Commemorative events are taking place across the country to mark 80 years since World War Two ended in Europe.

Buckingham Palace welcomes veterans after royal flypast as UK celebrates with tea parties - Four-day commemorations marking 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day got underway today

In true British fashion, the forecast had threatened rain. However, the brief downpour miraculously held off until just after the Red Arrows had flown over the Buckingham Palace balcony in the final spectacular scene of the day.