VE Day anniversary: Queen to lead events 75 years on
The new programme for the commemorations was announced by Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden after the original plans were cancelled because of the coronavirus outbreak.
Mr Dowden said although celebrations will now take place"in our homes and on our doorsteps" he is confident the nation will"come together to mark this historic occasion". A pack with ideas for homemade VE Day bunting, original recipes, games, and educational and creative activities for children has been produced by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, so families under lockdown can create their own experiences at home.The Queen:"We will be with our friends again, we will be with our families again, we will meet again"
Presented by Sophie Raworth, an evening programme which will feature Welsh soprano Katherine Jenkins, actor Adrian Lester and singer Beverley Knight, who will be performing some well-known songs from the 1930s and 40s.Image copyrightThe BBC will also air a pre-recorded video message from Prince Charles, who will read an extract from his grandfather King George VI's diary from VE Day.
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