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Watch: Royals, veterans and politicians attend VE Day thanksgiving service

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Watch: Royals, veterans and politicians attend VE Day thanksgiving serviceThe service, held at Westminster Abbey, marks 80 years since the end of World War Two in Europe
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World War II veterans have arrived at Westminster Abbey for a thanksgiving service to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

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London witnessed a breathtaking tribute as over 1,300 troops, veterans, NATO allies, and the Royal Family came together to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day the end of the Second World War in Europe. The parade marched past the city's most iconic landmarks and culminated at Buckingham Palace, where King Charles, Queen Camilla, and the Prince and Princess of Wales were joined by their children Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis for a rare public appearance. #VEDay #VictoryInEurope #RoyalFamily #KingCharles #PrincessOfWales #KeirStarmer #WWII #LondonParade #RedArrows #UkrainianTroops #MilitaryTribute #BuckinghamPalace #VictoryAnniversary #LondonCelebrations #RoyalEvents #HistoricalCommemoration #FreedomAndUnity ~PR.274~ED.194~HT.336~GR.125~

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Sir Keir Starmer led the departures from the VE Day service on Thursday. The prime minister was accompanied by his wife Victoria as they left Westminster Abbey following the World War II commemorations. Following closely behind them was London mayor Sadiq Khan, former prime minister David Cameron and his wife Samantha and Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

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