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Nadiya Bychkova slips into two dazzling outfits as she performs in VE Day concert at London's Royal Albert Hall Have YOU got a story? Email [email protected] By LILY JOBSON FOR MAILONLINE Published: 19:26 EDT, 8 May 2025 | Updated: 19:27 EDT, 8 May 2025 e-mail View comments Nadiya Bychkova slipped into two dazzling outfits as she performed in a VE Day concert at London's Royal Albert Hall on Thursday. The Strictly Come Dancing professional, 35, put on a show-stopping performance alongside her partner James Cutler.
To celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day, Myleene Klass , Katherine Jenkins and Dan Walker took to the stage to host the celebratory concert. The tribute event, sponsored by the Daily Mail, also featured performances from mezzo-soprano Katherine. The Ukrainian dancer looked incredible in a glitzy semi-sheer dress before changing into a flowing white gown for a second dance.
The show included first-hand recollections from military veterans and those who lived through the conflict. Nadiya Bychkova, 35, slipped into two dazzling outfits as she performed in a VE Day concert at London's Royal Albert Hall on Thursday The Strictly Come Dancing professional put on a show-stopping performance alongside her partner James Cutler Former pop star Myleene, whose father served in the Merchant Navy, said it was 'both humbling and an honour' to be involved. She said: 'With it (VE Day) being 80 years now, and as our serving personnel from that time reach an age many never thought they'd see, it's essential we keep their sacrifices and memory alive.
' Former BBC Breakfast star Dan Walker told the Mail he considered it 'a real privilege' to be 'standing on that stage introducing some amazing people'. And Air Marshal Sir Simon Bollom, chairman of hosts SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, said the Second World War saw a period of 'unending sacrifice across the Armed Forces', adding: 'We want the last World War Two veterans to know that their sacrifice is recognised, and we will not forget it.' In a poignant reminder of that sacrifice, Sir Keir Starmer also pointed out that the ongoing conflict in Ukraine showed the Second World War was not 'just history'.
He said: 'I've got children who live in peace and in a democracy as a result of other people. The reminder, with the Ukrainian contingent in the procession, that the idea this was all just history..
. is completely wrong. 'Those values of freedom and democracy matter today.
' Across the city saw King Charles join Queen Camilla , The Prince and Princess of Wales at the historic Horse Guards Parade for a different concert. To celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day, Myleene Klass, Katherine Jenkins and Dan Walker took to the stage to host the celebratory concert The tribute event, sponsored by the Daily Mail, featured many performances The Ukrainian dancer looked incredible in a glitzy semi-sheer dress She later changed into a flowing white gown for a second dance The show included first-hand recollections from military veterans and those who lived through the conflict Opera singer Katherine ditched her blue ombre dress for a royal blue gown as she took to the stage with a jaw-dropping performance Katherine wowed viewers and the audience with her incredible voice Read More Myleene Klass exudes glamour in an elegant red gown as she joins dazzling Katherine Jenkins and Zoe Ball to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day across London The King used a keynote speech on the day Britain celebrated the end of war in Europe 80 years ago to call for greater efforts towards global peace. With conflicts in Ukraine, the Middle East and across the African continent, His Majesty suggested it was timely to remind ourselves of the words of our great wartime leader, Sir Winston Churchill, who said 'Meeting jaw to jaw is better than war' 'In so doing, we should also rededicate ourselves not only to the cause of freedom but to renewing global commitments to restoring a just peace where there is war, to diplomacy, and to the prevention of conflict,' he said.
'For as my grandfather [King George VI, who was monarch during the Second World War] put it: "We shall have failed, and the blood of our dearest will have flowed in vain, if the victory which they died to win does not lead to a lasting peace, founded on justice and established in good will." 'Just as those exceptional men and women fulfilled their duty to each other, to humankind, and to God, bound by an unshakeable commitment to nation and service, in turn it falls to us to protect and continue their precious legacy – so that one day hence generations yet unborn may say of us: "they too bequeathed a better world".' Share or comment on this article: Nadiya Bychkova slips into two dazzling outfits as she performs in VE Day concert at London's Royal Albert Hall e-mail Add comment Comments 0 Share what you think No comments have so far been submitted.
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