The King echoed the words of his grandfather as he delivered a speech at the precise moment King George VI addressed the nation to mark VE Day 80 years ago.
At 9pm, Charles spoke at Horse Guards Parade in central London and called on the country to "rededicate ourselves" to "the cause of freedom" and "the prevention of conflict".
His grandfather spoke to the nation from Buckingham Palace at 9pm on 8 May 1945, to thank the country for their contribution as war came to an end in Europe.
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