Britain’s King Charles and heir to the throne Prince William laid wreaths in Westminster Abbey on Thursday at the culmination of the country’s four days of commemorations to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day.

At 9pm - exactly 80 years on from King George VI's VE Day address - Charles delivered a speech which quoted Churchill and called for the country to "rededicate" itself to "the cause of freedom".

Kate Middleton, Prince William, King Charles and Queen Camilla joined other royals at a Service of Thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey on the 80th anniversary of VE Day. See photos of the event.