'The Boys are back in town': Commemorating the 60th Anniversary of VE Day, 6 May 2005
HRH The Prince of Wales lays a wreath 'In Grateful and everlasting memory of those who laid down their lives for our future...'
Secretary of State for Defence Dr John Reid lays wreath 'In Commemoration and Eternal Gratitude'
First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Alan West lays a wreath at the Cenotaph
Chief the General Staff General Sir Mike Jackson lays a wreath 'On Behalf of The British Army'
Chief of the Defence Staff General Sir Michael Walker lays a wreath 'On Behalf of Britains Armed Forces'
Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Sir Jock Stirrup lays a wreath 'In respect and gratitude from all members of the Royal Air Force'
'A little Fortification'
HRH Prince Charles pays his respects at the Cenotaph
HRH Prince Charles and fellow wreath layers march into position
Mrs Pearl Bull representing the Womens Land Army lays a wreath at the Cenotaph
HRH Prince Charles during the service at the Cenotaph
Dr John Reid at his first official public engagement since being appointed Secretary of State for Defence
A Veteran of the Welsh Regiment from Neath, Glamorganshire and comrade at the Cenotaph
Commemorating the 60th Anniversary of VE Day, 6 May 2005
Royal Artillery Band formed up behind the Standard Bearers, providing musical accompaniment for the service today at the Cenotaph
The service at the Cenotaph marked the beginning of a series of events to mark the 60th Anniversary of the end of World War II.
To bring both VE and VJ anniversaries together, the main focus will be a National Commemoration Day on Sunday 10 July at which Her Majesty The Queen will lead. The preceding 'Veterans Awareness Week' (4 -10 July) will encompass many activities across all parts of the nation. There will be a ceremony at the Cenotaph on 21 August to commemorate Victory over Japan Day.
The main theme for all the events is 'Thanks for our Future' to encourage as many people as possible to be involved.
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