One of the RAF Red Arrows experienced a bird strike on the way to a flypast on Friday. The aerobatic display team were headed to the National Memorial Arboretum, near Lichfield, Staffordshire, to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VJ Day, when the strike happened.

King Charles has given an update on Duchess Sophie and Prince Edward’s royal duty on Victory over Japan Day.On Friday, August 15, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh attended a service of remembrance at the Scottish National War Memorial.

The royals came together to honor the British and Commonwealth troops who fought in WWII, but Prince William and Kate were notably absent.

A seaside town stepped back in time on Saturday as it marked the anniversary of VJ Day, or Victory over Japan Day. On the exact spot of the former railway station in Clevedon, North Somerset, from which people would have left to serve in World War Two, a display of restored military vehicles and equipment was gathered.

The Prince and Princess of Wales found themselves in hot water this VJ Day, despite issuing a sentimental statement online. For those unfamiliar with the annual UK celebration, it takes place on the 14 August every year to mark the anniversary of Japan's surrender to the allied forces during World War II.

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VJ Day commemorations, a visit from a vice president and a lightning strike are just some of the topics covered in this week's Gloucestershire in Pictures. The vice president of the United States JD Vance was labelled "a bit of a mouth" by locals after holidaying with his family in an English country manor this week.

Princess Anne will be absent from VJ Day (Victory in Japan) celebrations on August 15 for another very important reason.