The Queen at War

The Surrender of Germany and the End of WWII

With the surrender of Germany came the end of the war. On May 8, 1945, "Victory In Europe," Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret famously sneaked out of the palace with some friends to join the crowds celebrating in the streets below. Two years later Princess Elizabeth broadcast another speech to mark her 21st birthday.

The Surrender of Germany and the End of WWII

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