The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh marked VJ Day independent of other members of the Royal Family on Friday.
Sophie and Prince Edward were in at the Scottish National War Memorial at Edinburgh Castle for a separate Service of Remembrance.
As they did, King Charles led the nation in marking the final end of the Second World War with a morning address and a ceremony at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire.
Victory over Japan Day commemorated the final end of hostilities with the surrender of Japan on August 15, 1945, drawing the most destructive conflict in human history to a close.
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh marked VJ Day in Edinburgh
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Meanwhile, suiting their titles, Sophie and Edward were in the Scottish capital.
“The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh have attended a Service of Remembrance at the Scottish National War Memorial, Edinburgh Castle,” the Royal Family shared on social media.
“Organised by the Royal British Legion Scotland, Their Royal Highnesses joined attendees in commemorating the 80th anniversary of VJ Day,” they concluded.
Images of the Duke and Duchess at the emotional event were also shared.
Sophie was seen warmly talking with veterans during the Service of Remembrance at Edinburgh Castle
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The couple could be seen listening intently to a presentation and speaking with gathered veterans.
In one photo, Sophie could be seen with her arm around a veteran and both appeared to be in warm conversation.
In another photo, Edward was seen gently placing a wreath.
The Duke of Edinburgh, like his older brother in Staffordshire, was dressed in full military regalia for the event.
Edward laid a wreath during the ceremony
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Sophie wore a navy blue dress patterned with small white floral motifs.
She accessorises with small hoop earrings, a delicate gold necklace, and a thin bracelet, while carrying a black textured clutch.
King Charles set off the commemorations on Friday morning with a landmark address to the nation.
Echoing the audio broadcast delivered by his grandfather, King George VI in 1945, Charles stressed the the sacrifices of those in the Eastern theatres of the war would "never be forgotten".
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The Duke and Duchess led the commemorations in Scotland while King Charles and Queen Camilla were in Staffordshire
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He honoured the sacrifices of the "Forgotten Army" in Southeast Asia and the suffering of prisoners of war and civilians.
The King celebrated the collaboration between different nations that achieved victory, finding a common cause "across vast distances, faiths and cultural divides".
His Majesty added that this cooperation demonstrated that: "In times of war and in times of peace, the greatest weapons of all are not the arms you bear but the arms you link."
While not present for in-person commemorations on Friday, the Prince and Princess of Wales also issued their own statement.