Watch: Royals and veterans mark VJ Day 80 years on
Published: 8/15/2025
The King and Queen honor VJ Day with a service in Staffordshire, leading a two-minute silence to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day. Veterans lay wreaths and give readings at the ceremony marking the end of World War Two, as attendees pay tribute to those who served during the conflict. VJ Day is observed annually on 15 August, the date of Japan's surrender to the Allied forces.
