May 9 serves as a dual symbol, marking both the end of World War II and the birth of a united Europe. In 2008, it officially became Europe Day, yet the historical connection to the end of the war ...

Poppies, the symbol of remembrance in Britain, were installed in their thousands to form a bright red cascade flowing from one corner of the 950-year-old White Tower onto the grass below.

Queen Camilla visits poppy memorial for Victory in Europe Day celebrations. By Reuters. May 6, 2025 3:28 PM UTC Updated May 6, 2025 ... Poppies, the symbol of remembrance in Britain, ...

The V-E Day tributes occur in parallel with mounting pressure on Europe to respond more decisively to the security vacuum exposed by Russia’s war on Ukraine.