The Queen, members of the royal family and the Prime Minister led events marking the 70th anniversary of VJ Day.
The nation commemorated the sacrifices of British Second World War forces who fought and died defeating Japan.
Security was tight amid reported terror threats to London events.
Second World War veterans gathered for VJ Day celebrations in London today. Among them was 95-year-old Douglas Blackwell who had fought against the Japanese in what was then Burma.
He spoke to ITV News:
Veterans of World War Two have been taking part in events to mark the 70th anniversary of VJ Day, Japan's surrender and the end of the war.
The royals joined the prime minister at a special commemoration service as events across the country marked 70 years since WW2's end.
People have been encouraged to attend VJ Day events on Saturday amid reported terror threats in London.