Spectacular photos show London landmarks lit up for VE Day 2025

On Tuesday evening (May 6) landmarks across the city came together to celebrate VE Day this Thursday (May 8).

While some iconic destinations including Downing Street and Buckingham Palace were lit up red, white and blue, the Big Ben and the Ministry of Defence building also hosted an array of special projections of the Union Jack flag and Winston Churchill.

This year marks 80 years since Victory in Europe Day was first established marking the end of WW2.

Here’s a look at some of the London landmarks that were lit up for VE Day:

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