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The Government will host two events this year to mark the 65th anniversary of the end of World War Two.

To remember Victory in Europe (VE) Day, on Saturday 8 May, representatives of the Government, the major opposition parties, the Armed Forces and veterans organisations will lay wreaths at the Cenotaph in Whitehall during a short service.

A further event will be held on August 15 to mark the 65th anniversary of Victory in Japan (VJ) Day. Further details of this event will be announced in the summer.

Minister for Veterans, Kevan Jones said: “These events will allow us to remember the huge contribution and sacrifices made by members of the Armed Forces and civilians, both at home and overseas during World War Two. We should never forget the debt that we owe to the 300,000 British Service personnel and civilians who lost their lives. It is vital that their sacrifice continues to be remembered by future generations.”

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The VE Day service will take place at 1200. Any media wishing to attend the event should email DMC-OpsPRStratMktgEventsMgr@mod.uk

For press enquiries, please contact Roz Britton-Elliott on 0207 218 5903

Contacts:

Ministry of Defence
NDS.MOD@coi.gsi.gov.uk