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(20 Aug 1945) Mr Attlee broadcast at midnight the news that victory over Japan was complete. VJ Day coincided with the Royal Opening of Parliament and the King and Queen's drive to Westminster began the two days of celebrations. ® ® Crowds gathered outside Buckingham Palace waiting to cheer their sovereign and kept themselves entertained by singing. ® ® At night floodlighting and bonfires lit up the skies of London and the rejoicing continued.
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