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VE Day celebrations: their Majesties visit bomb sites
A page from The Illustrated London News, showing their Majesties visiting bomb sites and thanksgiving services on VE Day. Date: 8th May 1945
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VE Day: Their Majesties' Visits to Bomb Sites and Thanksgiving Services, May 8, 1945 This evocative image from The Illustrated London News captures a poignant moment in the historic VE Day celebrations, marking the end of the European phase of World War II. In the photograph, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth are seen touring the devastating aftermath of bombing raids in London, accompanied by military personnel and civic officials. The somber scene contrasts sharply with the jubilant scenes of celebration that were taking place throughout the city and the country. Amid the ruins, their Majesties pause to pay their respects and offer words of comfort to those affected by the war. The image serves as a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made during the conflict and the resilience of the British people in the face of adversity. Later in the day, the King and Queen attended a series of thanksgiving services at St. Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey, where they gave thanks for the Allied victory and prayed for the peace and healing of the nation. The image of their Majesties visiting the bomb sites and leading the nation in prayer encapsulates the spirit of unity and determination that defined the VE Day celebrations and the post-war era.
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