The first of this weekend's commemorative VE Day events takes place amid the medieval splendour of Westminster Hall. Her Majesty the Queen receives and replies to Loyal Addresses from Madam Speaker and the Lord Chancellor. Commentary by Vivian White.

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Parliament's Tribute - Westminster Hall 11.05am BBC
Her Majesty the Queen's arrival in Westminster Hall this morning for the Loyal Address from both Houses of Parliament marks the start of BBCtv's live coverage of the VE Day celebrations. The Loyal Address (given today by the Lord Chancellor and Madam Speaker) is made only on rare occasions of national significance, the last time being in 1988, on the 300th anniversary of the modern parliament.
John Tusa, who presents all the live VE Day coverage for the BBC, makes his first broadcast from a special outside studio in Hyde Park.