A Buckingham Palace aide has issued a new statement ahead of next week's VE Day celebrations, expressing the Royal Family's eagerness to participate in the 80th anniversary events.
The statement emphasises the importance of honouring those who served in World War Two.
A Buckingham Palace aide told GB News: "The King, Queen and other members of The Royal Family are much looking forward to all the week's VE Day events, when they will unite with the rest of the nation and those across the Commonwealth and wider world in celebrating, commemorating and giving thanks to the wartime generation."
The Palace described the wartime generation's "selfless devotion duty and service" as "an enduring example to us all - and must never be forgotten."
King Charles and Queen Camilla relishing leading the nation at major events
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This year's commemorations are being described as the most prominent in years.
Senior royals will be out in full force for what is considered the last major "living memory" opportunity to mark the occasion.
King Charles will lead the nation through the most prominent VE Day celebration in years as the Royal Family participates in nationwide tributes.
The public is being urged to "not forget" the sacrifices made by Second World War veterans.
Kate and Prince George with the Royal Family on the Buckingham Palace balcony
PALandmark buildings across the country will be lit up as events are staged to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the end of the conflict in Europe.
The Tower of London will unveil a new installation of nearly 30,000 ceramic poppies.
Sergeant Daniel Benson, a Yeoman Warder who stood guard over the late Queen's coffin, highlighted the significance of this commemoration.
"It's important that our veterans are going to be alive for this last one, or this last big one," he said.
World War Two veterans will be honoured by the Royal Family
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The 54-year-old former Armed Forces member added: "This is our time to remember that."
The commemorative proceedings will begin with actor Timothy Spall reading extracts from Winston Churchill's renowned VE Day victory speech from 1945.
This will be followed by 100-year-old Normandy veteran Alan Kennett, who will formally begin Monday's procession.
Kennett will be handed the Commonwealth War Graves' Torch For Peace before the procession of 1,300 members of the Armed Forces commences.
The King and Queen presented their slimmed down monarchy to Britain on the balconyPAA military procession will be among the key events marking the occasion. An RAF fly-past over Buckingham Palace is also scheduled as part of the celebrations.
A concert at Horse Guards Parade will further commemorate the historic anniversary. These events form part of nationwide tributes taking place across the country to honour those who served.
The celebrations represent a significant moment to recognise the wartime generation while veterans are still able to participate.
The Royal Family's participation in these extensive commemorations underscores their commitment to honouring the wartime generation.
