The King echoed the words of his grandfather in a televised speech to mark VE Day, honouring those who brought peace to Europe 80 years ago.
Charles delivered his speech at the VE Day concert on Horse Guards Parade at 9pm on Thursday – the exact time King George VI spoke to the nation in a radio broadcast on May 8 1945, to mark the end of the Second World War in Europe.
Calling for a global commitment to restoring peace, he described the allied victory as “a powerful reminder of what can be achieved when countries stand together in the face of tyranny."
The King also quoted Winston Churchill saying: "Meeting jaw to jaw is better than war."
But for Ukrainians, this big anniversary is an uncomfortable one; remembering the end of a war in Europe waged by a dictator, while living through something similar. VE Day in Ukraine was supposed to mark the start of a three day ceasefire, but despite Russia’s promises, its bombs kept falling.
ITV News Royal Editor Chris Ship and International Editor Emma Murphy explain.
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