Britain is marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day this week with four days of commemorations honoring the end of World War II on the continent, as well as those who served and perished during the conflict.

Prince William and Princess Catherine and all three of their children join the King and Queen Camilla ahead of the Red Arrows flypast.

Thousands lined the streets in London to mark the start of four days of UK-wide celebrations commemorating 80 years since Sir Winston Churchill declared victory for the Allies in Europe in the Second World War.