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Watch: Prince Louis steals the show as royals mark VE Day

The Royal Family were at the heart of commemorations to mark 80 years since the end of World War Two in Europe.

Prince Louis helped keep his father William looking smart for the parade while the King encouraged his family to wave to onlooking crowds during the traditional balcony moment, before the flypast.

Watch this and more unseen royal video from the VE Day celebrations.

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5 May 2025

UK Royal Family

A red and black train which has crashed into the back of red tracker. It is surrounded by trees and bushes

From the scene: Train crashes into tractor

BBC Wales' Craig Duggan reports from the scene of a train and tractor collision in Herefordshire.

Chris Mason on Downing Street

Chris Mason explains 60 years of UK immigration in 60 seconds

Chris Mason explains 60 years of UK immigration in 60 seconds

A Red Arrows plane flying over London, from the view of another Red Arrows jet

Experience the VE Day flypast from inside a Red Arrows cockpit in 360 video

Experience flying over London with a Red Arrows pilot in our special immersive video from the cockpit.

Sergio Aguair, in a navy blue top, hugs David Stancombe after they finish the marathon.

'I hope I've done her proud': Fathers of Southport victims complete London marathon

Sergio Aguiar and David Stancombe entered the race to raise money for projects set up in their daughters' memory.

Three men in high-vis T-shirts over hoodies and black trousers, stand next to a tiny, vintage green bus at John O'Groats with the sea behind them.

Three brothers drive tiny bus from Land's End to John O'Groats

James, Andrew and Will Emerton from Cheshire took it in turns to drive the miniature petrol-powered bus.

John Maguire trying to feed a small lamb with a bottle

Farm fail: BBC reporter tries to bottle feed newborn lamb

It's lambing season, so BBC Breakfast decided to visit a farm to meet some of the new arrivals.

King Charles plays a carrot

Twinkle, twinkle, little... carrot? King Charles tries out root music

During a reception at Windsor Castle, the King surprised those gathered with a rendition of a popular nursery rhyme.

Dawn French with her alpacas

'Just brutal' - Owner speaks of trauma after alpacas shot dead

The owner of the Alpacas Dawn French told BBC Breakfast she has no thoughts on who could have done it.

Dame Mary Berry with her hand on her chest

Watch: Prince William's surprise birthday wishes for Mary Berry

The message is part of a special pre-recorded episode of BBC One's The One Show.

A large fireball is seen as an electricity plant burns near Heathrow on 21 March

Watch: Eyewitness videos show towering flames at substation

London's Heathrow Airport is closing Friday due to a significant power outage caused by a nearby fire at an electricity substation.

A split-screen image, showing Princess Catherine raising a half pint of Guinness in the left photo, and presenting a spring of Shamrock to dog Seamus, the regimental mascot

Watch: Kate drinks Guinness and pets mascot in St Patrick's celebration

The Irish Guards regiment toasts the Princess of Wales, who has been its colonel since 2023.

Justin Rowlatt on a boat wearing a red jacket

BBC travels out to 'blistered and burnt' oil tanker in North Sea

While at least two million litres of jet fuel are in the water, there is some positive news.

A thermal imaging camera clip captures an explosion after a collision of two ships

Watch moment cargo ship and oil tanker collide in North Sea

A thermal imaging camera onboard a nearby ship captured the collision on Monday.

Stephen Fry, who has grey hair and is wearing a grey jacket and a blue cravat

Wales punches above its weight in arts, says Fry

The broadcaster and writer is president of Hay Festival, which takes place in May and June.

The charred front of Solong, seen from above

Watch: Charred cargo ship and oil tanker seen from above

The two ships collided in the North Sea on Monday and the cargo ship is still on fire.

Ian McNicol in 2007 wearing a black tshirt and silver rimmed glasses. In the background there is a bookshelf, piles of books and a clock.

'Please be Dinah': The heartbreaking wish of a missing girl's father

A BBC Scotland journalist recalls a haunting moment with the father of missing teenager Dinah McNicol.

Kemi Badenoch smiles directly at the camera. She is wearing a white t-shirt and black blazer.

'President Zelensky is a hero,' says Kemi Badenoch

The Conservative leader said her "heart went out" the Ukrainian president after his row with the US president.

The veteran didn't tell his family about his role in the Normandy landings for 70 years.

Ralph McClure: 'It was a job and you did it to your best ability'

The veteran didn't tell his family about his role in the Normandy landings for 70 years.

Leanne Lucas sits across from reporter Judith Moritz. They are in a kitchen and both have white mugs in front of them. Leanne's long black hair is down her back and she wears a grey top. Judith wears a dark orange jacket.

Leanne Lucas describes desperately helping children despite being stabbed five times

Southport survivor Leanne Lucas speaks to BBC Panorama about the moment of the attack.

A blurred image of a girl with a mug on the table in front of her

'I want to get the truth out there' - 14-year-old Southport survivor on why she is speaking now

A teenager who survived the Southport attack has told the BBC she wants to speak out to get "the truth out there".