King to echo grandfather's WW2 speech

THE King will celebrate the greatest generation on the 80th anniversary of VE Day in a speech at the exact date and time his grandfather George VI announced the end of the Second World War.

- BY RUSSELL MYERS Royal Editor

At 9pm on May 8, Charles will deliver a live address to the nation during a concert from Horse Guards Parade in London to conclude the national VE Day commemorations.

The concert, broadcast live next Thursday on BBC One at 8pm, will include performances, readings and poignant moments that will tell the story of VE Day and the nation's reaction to the end of the war 80 years ago.

More than 12,500 people are expected to be in attendance at the event, including some veterans.