Service of Thanksgiving to Mark the 80th Anniversary of VE Day

Donald speaking with His Majesty

Donald Stanley (HG 1943) attended the Service of Thanksgiving to mark the 80th Anniversary of VE Day. Read the message below from Donald about his time at the event.

“When I was privileged to attend on behalf of Royal Star and Garter Homes for former members of the Armed Forces the Service of Thanksgiving in Westminster Abbey to mark the 80th Anniversary of VE Day I found a number of unexpected links to the School.

It has long been the tradition for the Bishop of London to be a Governor and one confirmed me in the School Chapel. The current incumbent spoke to me after attending the Service.

The Abbey Choir sang an Anthem by Sir John Rutter (1958) commissioned for the 75th Anniversary of VE Day.

I attached a photograph of His Majesty who also spoke to me.”