World War II

The day Buckingham Palace was bombed during WWII

Friday 13th, a day that sends shivers down everyone's spine, and is known for bringing bad luck. Even to the Royal Family.

Winston Church World War Two letter sells for thousands

A letter written by Prime Minister Winson Church, in which he praises Second World War test pilot Neville Duke has sold for £8,000 at Sotheby's.

King George VI's historic and moving VE Day speech

On May 8, 1945, King George VI delivered a victory speech celebrating the defeat of Nazi Germany and paid tribute to those who lost their lives in World War II.

What you need to know about VE Day

Victory in Europe Day (known as VE Day), May 8, celebrates the formal acceptance by the Allies of World War II of Nazi Germany's unconditional surrender of its armed forces.

New documentary shows how World War II shaped Queen Elizabeth II

Just ahead of victory in Europe Day (VE Day) a new PBS documentary show's how the people and Queen Elizabeth lived through World War II.

Queen Elizabeth promotes Captain Tom to Colonel on his 100th birthday

Honorary Colonel Tom Moore tuns 100 today having raised over £30 million for the health service to help battle COVID-19.

World War II British spy centre releases rare 11-minute home movie

Bletchley Park, the British Spy Center of the Second World War, has released rare silent footage of the MI6 staff members from the code-breaking facility.