Royals commemorate VE Day with Westminster Abbey service

Prince William and Princess Catherine were every inch the future king and queen looking splendid but also quietly dignified as they honoured the sacrifices made in WWII. See the photos.

Kneeling down to smile at a veteran in a wheelchair and solemnly bowing her head to pay tribute to the many sacrifices made to bring an end to the terror of the Nazis, the Princess of Wales radiated warmth at the VE Day commemoration.

Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales speaks to a veteran as they leave the service. Picture: AFP

Kate and William were joined by not only King Charles and Queen Camilla but also

Prince Edward, his wife Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, the King’s sister Princess Anne, Anne’s husband Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester and the Duke of Kent for a Service of Thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey.

They looked every inch the future king and queen. Picture: Getty Images

The royals all took part in the significant occasion. Picture: AFP

The royals took a moment to reflect on the sacrifices. Picture: Getty Images

The event marked 80 years since WWII ended in Europe with the Nazis signing their unconditional surrender.

Kate looked incredible in a white and black polka dot dress alongside her handsomely bearded husband who wore a sharp suit with his military medals gleaming on his chest.

Princess Catherine and Queen Camilla watched on as the king and his heir laid wreaths at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior.

Prince William barely left his wife’s side. Picture: AFP

The pair have a commanding presence about them. Picture:AFP

The King’s wreath bore a card which simply read: “We will never forget.”

Prince William’s wreath included a handwritten note: “For those who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Second World War, we will remember them.”

The service included a reading by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and an adorable cameo by great-great-grandson of Britain’s wartime Prime Minister Winston Churchill.

Little Alexander Churchill, 10, both lead a prayer and lit a candle.

Great-great-grandson of Winston Churchill, Alexander Churchill, 10, lights the V-E Day 80th Candle of Peace during a Service of Thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey in London. Picture: AP Photo

Following the service, the royals laid more flowers at the Innocent Victims’ Memorial by Westminster Abbey’s West Door.

The Abbey is very significant to the royals as it is where Kate and William were married and also where Queen Elizabeth’s funeral was held.

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