Prince William and Kate join royals for poignant service in London

Just days after Prince Harry’s explosive BBC interview, the royals have put on another display of unity in London.

Princess Kate and Prince William joined the royal family for a poignant VE Day church service to remember those who tragically lost their lives in World War II.

On this day 80 years ago, thousands took to the streets to celebrate the end of six years of bloodshed when Nazi Germany signed an unconditional surrender, reports The Sun.

And today, the King and Queen have joined the Prince and Princess of Wales at Westminster Abbey in London to remember the fallen.

William and Kate lay flowers at the Innocent Victims' Memorial following a Service of Thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey in London. Picture: Aaron Chown – WPA Pool/Getty Images

They were out with the royal family to mark the occasion. Picture: Chris Jackson/Getty Images

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The royal family – alongside British prime minister Sir Keir Starmer – joined the nation in two minutes of silence at noon before the service began.

A number of World War Two veterans were in attendance, as were the speakers of the UK House of Commons and Lords, who made the traditional walk from parliament to the church shortly before the service started.

Former British prime ministers Rishi Sunak, Liz Truss, Boris Johnson, David Cameron and John Major were all spotted entering the Abbey this morning.

The King and Queen, alongside William and Kate, inside Westminster Abbey. Picture: Aaron Chown/Pool/AFP

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The King and Prince of Wales laid wreaths at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior – a monument to an unidentified soldier who died in World War One.

The King’s wreath has been adorned with the message: “We will never forget,” while Prince William’s includes a handwritten touching message from himself and Princess Kate.

It reads: “For those who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Second World War, we will remember them.”

The King and Queen, along with members of the royal family, met veterans in the congregation as they walked in.

An address from the Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, began the ceremony.

The prime minister also performed a reading during the special service.

The couple is taking part in events from May 5th to May 8th to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of VE Day, which signalled the end of the Second World War in Europe. Picture: Aaron Chown – WPA Pool/Getty Images

Representatives began handing out white roses to members of the audience, after the great-great-grandson of Winston Churchill, Alexander Churchill, 10, lit a candle of peace at the service.

After the ceremony finished, Charles and Camilla spoke to veterans around the hall in touching scenes.

Queen Camilla then lead other members of the royal family in laying flowers at the Innocent Victims’ Memorial – in place to remember civilians who tragically died or suffered torture during wars around the world.

Alongside the veterans and members of the royal family at the service were members of the Cabinet and other representatives of parliament.

This article originally appeared in The Sun and was reproduced with permission.

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