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OTish: VE Day

Posted by Karen on May 8, 2024, 9:23 am

4 years ago (during the hight of the Pandemic) Her Late Majesty broadcast to the Nation at the exact time as her father did on 8 May 1945. 2020 was 75 Anniversary of VE Day

Footage of VE Day and the appearances on the Balcony of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, with the Princess and also Winston Churchill.

A programme called HRH the Princess Margaret: Memories of VE Day, which was the Princess talking of her memories of the day and the War.

Re: OTish: VE Day

Posted by Carolyn on May 8, 2024, 10:48 am, in reply to "OTish: VE Day"

I was 9 years old and don't remember much about this day except my family and friends were glad it was over. I lost an uncle in the Battle of the Bulge. No ther relatives were killed.

Re: OTish: VE Day

Posted by Karen on May 8, 2024, 11:17 am, in reply to "Re: OTish: VE Day"

My mother was also 8 years old, she would be 9 in July of 1945 and my Dad was 10, but would be 11 in December 1945. They both remember their mother's crying (my Grandmothers) and being hugged tightly. My maternal Grandfather was home on leave when VE Day happened. My paternal Grandfather had a condition and could serve, but was in his local Home Guard (Army Reserve) battalion throughout the war.

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