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 LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 5: Catherine, Princess of Wales joins Second World War veterans at a tea party in Buckingham Palace following the military procession to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day on May 5, 2025 in London, England. The King and Queen, joined by Members of the Royal Family, will take 

Kate Middleton at a tea ceremony for World War II veterans today. Photo: Jordan Pettitt/WPA Pool via Getty Images

The British royal family hosted World War II veterans today at Buckingham Palace to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day — May 8, 1945, when the war ended in Europe.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 5: Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh and King Charles III join Second World War veterans at a tea party in Buckingham Palace following the military procession to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day on May 5, 2025 in London, England. The King and Queen, joined by Members of the Royal

Photo: Jordan Pettitt/WPA Pool via Getty Images

King Charles III joins World War II veterans at a tea party at Buckingham Palace today. 

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