Britain's King Charles said on Thursday the world had a duty to commit to seeking lasting peace and preventing warfare in a speech to mark the end of four days of commemorations for the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day.

Britain’s King Charles and heir to the throne Prince William laid wreaths in Westminster Abbey on Thursday at the culmination of the country’s four days of commemorations to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day.

Charles invoked the words of his grandfather in remembering his words to mark 80 years since King George announced the end of World War II.

King Charles appeared to show a moment of frustration at the 80th anniversary commemoration of VE Day during a ceremony at Westminster Abbey in London.

Britain's King Charles and heir to the throne Prince William will lay wreaths in Westminster Abbey later on Thursday, the culmination of the country's four days of commemorations to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day.

Britain's royal family joined politicians and veterans for a national service of remembrance at London's Westminster Abbey on Thursday (May 8) to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day.