Events are taking place on Friday to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War.

Their Majesties The King and Queen will lead the nation in commemorating VJ Day at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire.

The National Service of Remembrance will honour and remember those who continued to fight and those who lost their lives during the final three months of the Second World War in the Far East.

A special tribute will be hosted by 400 members of the Armed Forces, including a guard of honour from the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force, with music provided by military bands.

The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight will lead a flypast featuring the historic Dakota, Hurricane and Spitfire aircraft.

Ahead of the service, the King, in an pre-recorded aud

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