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Rhyl Journal
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Rhyl Journal
Archbishop warns ‘good' that came after VE Day is now ‘under threat again'
Stephen Cottrell paid tribute to 'those whose sacrifice made our victory possible' against Hitler's Nazi regime, and said he is praying again for 'peace in Europe' amid Russia's three-year invasion of Ukraine. His address was delivered during a service of thanksgiving to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, with a number of veterans among the Westminster Abbey congregation featuring the King, Queen, Prince and Princess of Wales and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, who read the lesson. At noon, a two-minute silence was observed across the country and in the ancient place of worship where Charles was crowned King, and he laid a wreath at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior by the Abbey's great west door on behalf of the nation and Commonwealth. A few moments later, William left his floral tribute on behalf of Second World War veterans and the generation who lived through the conflict. Standing by their side was 99-year-old Ken Hay, who served in the 4th Dorset infantry regiment. Four days of events commemorating the 80th anniversary of VE Day culminate on Thursday evening with a concert in London's Horse Guards Parade. Over the past few days, a military parade was staged in the capital followed by an RAF fly-past watched from Buckingham Palace by the royal family. In his address, the Archbishop said: 'Today, on this 80th anniversary, we give hearty and mighty thanks for those whose sacrifice made our victory possible. We pray again for peace in Europe. 'We salute those who were so committed to the ideas and ideals they fought to uphold, that in the post-war era rebuilt the world to reflect those beliefs. 'From the National Health Service to the United Nations itself, we strove to build a world that shows how we belong to one another and have responsibilities to each other across boundaries of class, race and nation. 'Those first outpourings of joy on the first VE Day led to something good, because in our opposition of what was worst in us, we discovered what was best. 'All this good is under threat again in our world today.' Europe's major nations including the UK are planning on stepping up spending on their armed forces in response to the changing world order ushered in by US President Donald Trump. Russia is seen as a growing threat in eastern Europe and there is economic uncertainty for many nations coming to terms with America's new tariffs. The Archbishop also alluded to the tumultuous period faced by the Church of England with Justin Welby, the former Archbishop of Canterbury, resigning after the publication of a damning report that set out a series of failings around serial abuser John Smyth associated with the church. Echoing the sentiment of his Christmas sermon, the senior cleric said: 'The Church, like most human institutions, hasn't always lived up to the high standards of its own calling.'
North Wales Chronicle
08-05-2025
- Politics
- North Wales Chronicle
Archbishop warns ‘good' that came after VE Day is now ‘under threat again'
Stephen Cottrell paid tribute to 'those whose sacrifice made our victory possible' against Hitler's Nazi regime, and said he is praying again for 'peace in Europe' amid Russia's three-year invasion of Ukraine. His address was delivered during a service of thanksgiving to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, with a number of veterans among the Westminster Abbey congregation featuring the King, Queen, Prince and Princess of Wales and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, who read the lesson. At noon, a two-minute silence was observed across the country and in the ancient place of worship where Charles was crowned King, and he laid a wreath at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior by the Abbey's great west door on behalf of the nation and Commonwealth. A few moments later, William left his floral tribute on behalf of Second World War veterans and the generation who lived through the conflict. Standing by their side was 99-year-old Ken Hay, who served in the 4th Dorset infantry regiment. Four days of events commemorating the 80th anniversary of VE Day culminate on Thursday evening with a concert in London's Horse Guards Parade. Over the past few days, a military parade was staged in the capital followed by an RAF fly-past watched from Buckingham Palace by the royal family. In his address, the Archbishop said: 'Today, on this 80th anniversary, we give hearty and mighty thanks for those whose sacrifice made our victory possible. We pray again for peace in Europe. 'We salute those who were so committed to the ideas and ideals they fought to uphold, that in the post-war era rebuilt the world to reflect those beliefs. 'From the National Health Service to the United Nations itself, we strove to build a world that shows how we belong to one another and have responsibilities to each other across boundaries of class, race and nation. 'Those first outpourings of joy on the first VE Day led to something good, because in our opposition of what was worst in us, we discovered what was best. 'All this good is under threat again in our world today.' Europe's major nations including the UK are planning on stepping up spending on their armed forces in response to the changing world order ushered in by US President Donald Trump. Russia is seen as a growing threat in eastern Europe and there is economic uncertainty for many nations coming to terms with America's new tariffs. The Archbishop also alluded to the tumultuous period faced by the Church of England with Justin Welby, the former Archbishop of Canterbury, resigning after the publication of a damning report that set out a series of failings around serial abuser John Smyth associated with the church. Echoing the sentiment of his Christmas sermon, the senior cleric said: 'The Church, like most human institutions, hasn't always lived up to the high standards of its own calling.'
The Herald Scotland
08-05-2025
- General
- The Herald Scotland
Archbishop calls for peace in Europe as King leads nation marking VE Day
The King and the Prince of Wales honoured the sacrifices of those who served in the Second World War by laying wreaths at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior at the start of the poignant Westminster Abbey service. A handwritten message signed by Charles in his floral tribute said, 'We will never forget,' while William and Kate signed a hand-penned note left in the prince's wreath that read: 'For those who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Second World War. 'We will remember them.' The Princess of Wales was among royal women, including the Queen, who left floral tributes after the Abbey event at the Innocent Victims' Memorial in the church grounds, which recognises civilian victims of war and oppression. The Princess of Wales lays a wreath at the Innocent Victims' Memorial at Westminster Abbey after a service marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day (Julian Simmonds/The Telegraph) Some of the nation's remaining elderly Second World War veterans were central to the service, with 99-year-old Ken Hay, who served with the 4th Dorset infantry regiment, in his wheelchair by the side of Charles and William as the Abbey observed a national two-minute silence. The senior royals and other members of the monarchy met some of the veterans in the nave at the end of the service, with William warmly placing his hand on one elderly man's shoulder and Kate crouched down to meet one woman in a wheelchair, holding her hand as she chatted. With Russia's three-year invasion of Ukraine still making headlines, the Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, said in his address: 'Today, on this 80th anniversary, we give thanks for those whose sacrifice made our victory possible. We pray again for peace in Europe. The royals met with veterans after the service (Jordan Pettitt/PA) 'We salute those who were so committed to the ideas and ideals they fought to uphold, that in the post-war era rebuilt the world to reflect those beliefs. 'From the National Health Service to the United Nations itself, we strove to build a world that shows how we belong to one another and have responsibilities to each other across boundaries of class, race and nation. 'Those first outpourings of joy on the first VE day led to something good, because in our opposition of what was worst in us, we discovered what was best. 'All this good is under threat in our world today.' The Prince and Princess of Wales honoured the sacrifices of those who served (Jordan Pettitt/PA) Europe's major nations, including the UK, are planning on stepping up spending on their armed forces in response to the changing world order ushered in by US President Donald Trump. Russia is seen as a growing threat in eastern Europe and there is economic uncertainty for many nations coming to terms with America's new tariffs. The congregation heard Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill's radio broadcast announcing the end of hostilities on May 8 1945, which concluded with the words 'long live the cause of freedom'. During the service Alexander Churchill, 10, the great-great-grandson of the wartime leader, lit the VE Day candle of peace and in a moving moment six young members of the congregation handed out white roses, carried in wicker baskets, to veterans seated in the nave. Young people wait to hand out white roses during a service of thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey in London on the 80th anniversary of VE Day (Aaron Chown/PA) Second World War artefacts including a child's gas mask, sailor's cap and an air raid warden's helmet, representing the armed forces and the Home Front, were processed through the abbey. The familiar wartime song The White Cliffs Of Dover was sung by Zizi Strallen and the tune We'll Meet Again, made famous by forces sweetheart the late Dame Vera Lynn, was heard as the service drew to a close. Among the guests were the Princess Royal and her husband Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, the Duke of Kent and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, who read the lesson. Service chiefs were sat in the congregation, as were a series of former prime ministers – Rishi Sunak, Liz Truss, Boris Johnson and David Cameron. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and his wife Lady Victoria Starmer lay flowers at the Innocent Victims' Memorial, following a Service of Thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey in London on the 80th anniversary of VE Day (Jonathan Brady/PA) Peter Kent, a 100-year-old Normandy D-Day veteran from Westminster, shared his memories of the war, having served in the Royal Navy aboard HMS Adventurer. The centenarian, who was not part of the abbey service but watched events from outside, said: 'So many young boys got killed, so many dead bodies on the beach – it was just a big waste of life. 'It was terrible.' The father of two and former theatre worker said it 'means a lot' to see people still honouring those who served. 'We wouldn't have the freedom we have today if it wasn't for those men.'
South Wales Guardian
08-05-2025
- Politics
- South Wales Guardian
Archbishop warns ‘good' that came after VE Day is now ‘under threat again'
Stephen Cottrell paid tribute to 'those whose sacrifice made our victory possible' against Hitler's Nazi regime, and said he is praying again for 'peace in Europe' amid Russia's three-year invasion of Ukraine. His address was delivered during a service of thanksgiving to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, with a number of veterans among the Westminster Abbey congregation featuring the King, Queen, Prince and Princess of Wales and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, who read the lesson. At noon, a two-minute silence was observed across the country and in the ancient place of worship where Charles was crowned King, and he laid a wreath at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior by the Abbey's great west door on behalf of the nation and Commonwealth. A few moments later, William left his floral tribute on behalf of Second World War veterans and the generation who lived through the conflict. Standing by their side was 99-year-old Ken Hay, who served in the 4th Dorset infantry regiment. Four days of events commemorating the 80th anniversary of VE Day culminate on Thursday evening with a concert in London's Horse Guards Parade. Over the past few days, a military parade was staged in the capital followed by an RAF fly-past watched from Buckingham Palace by the royal family. In his address, the Archbishop said: 'Today, on this 80th anniversary, we give hearty and mighty thanks for those whose sacrifice made our victory possible. We pray again for peace in Europe. 'We salute those who were so committed to the ideas and ideals they fought to uphold, that in the post-war era rebuilt the world to reflect those beliefs. 'From the National Health Service to the United Nations itself, we strove to build a world that shows how we belong to one another and have responsibilities to each other across boundaries of class, race and nation. 'Those first outpourings of joy on the first VE Day led to something good, because in our opposition of what was worst in us, we discovered what was best. 'All this good is under threat again in our world today.' Europe's major nations including the UK are planning on stepping up spending on their armed forces in response to the changing world order ushered in by US President Donald Trump. Russia is seen as a growing threat in eastern Europe and there is economic uncertainty for many nations coming to terms with America's new tariffs. The Archbishop also alluded to the tumultuous period faced by the Church of England with Justin Welby, the former Archbishop of Canterbury, resigning after the publication of a damning report that set out a series of failings around serial abuser John Smyth associated with the church. Echoing the sentiment of his Christmas sermon, the senior cleric said: 'The Church, like most human institutions, hasn't always lived up to the high standards of its own calling.'
Glasgow Times
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Glasgow Times
Archbishop warns ‘good' that came after VE Day is now ‘under threat again'
Stephen Cottrell paid tribute to 'those whose sacrifice made our victory possible' against Hitler's Nazi regime, and said he is praying again for 'peace in Europe' amid Russia's three-year invasion of Ukraine. His address was delivered during a service of thanksgiving to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, with a number of veterans among the Westminster Abbey congregation featuring the King, Queen, Prince and Princess of Wales and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, who read the lesson. At noon, a two-minute silence was observed across the country and in the ancient place of worship where Charles was crowned King, and he laid a wreath at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior by the Abbey's great west door on behalf of the nation and Commonwealth. Wreaths laid by the King and the Prince of Wales at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior in Westminster Abbey (Jordan Pettitt/PA) A few moments later, William left his floral tribute on behalf of Second World War veterans and the generation who lived through the conflict. Standing by their side was 99-year-old Ken Hay, who served in the 4th Dorset infantry regiment. Four days of events commemorating the 80th anniversary of VE Day culminate on Thursday evening with a concert in London's Horse Guards Parade. Over the past few days, a military parade was staged in the capital followed by an RAF fly-past watched from Buckingham Palace by the royal family. In his address, the Archbishop said: 'Today, on this 80th anniversary, we give hearty and mighty thanks for those whose sacrifice made our victory possible. We pray again for peace in Europe. 'We salute those who were so committed to the ideas and ideals they fought to uphold, that in the post-war era rebuilt the world to reflect those beliefs. The Prince and Princess of Wales attended the service of thanksgiving (Jordan Pettitt/PA) 'From the National Health Service to the United Nations itself, we strove to build a world that shows how we belong to one another and have responsibilities to each other across boundaries of class, race and nation. 'Those first outpourings of joy on the first VE Day led to something good, because in our opposition of what was worst in us, we discovered what was best. 'All this good is under threat again in our world today.' Europe's major nations including the UK are planning on stepping up spending on their armed forces in response to the changing world order ushered in by US President Donald Trump. Russia is seen as a growing threat in eastern Europe and there is economic uncertainty for many nations coming to terms with America's new tariffs. The Archbishop also alluded to the tumultuous period faced by the Church of England with Justin Welby, the former Archbishop of Canterbury, resigning after the publication of a damning report that set out a series of failings around serial abuser John Smyth associated with the church. Echoing the sentiment of his Christmas sermon, the senior cleric said: 'The Church, like most human institutions, hasn't always lived up to the high standards of its own calling.'
