And despite the current restrictions, there were celebrations of victory in many streets and homes, as some remember taking part in 1916. With that little celebration of freedom, you know, all out in the streets without being frightened. Well have details of the days events on the 75th anniversary of ve day. Also tonight. In wales, minor changes to the pandemic lockdown, including allowing more exercise. The uk government is expected to impose a two week quarantine on almost everyone entering the uk from the end of the month. And in spain, a bigger relaxation of the lockdown as small firms are allowed to serve customers again and more Outdoor Movement is approved. And in sport, football returns, but not as we know it and not in britain. The south Korean League has restarted, withjeonbuk motors beating bluewings. Good evening. The queen has led the people of all nations of the United Kingdom in expressing her respect and gratitude for the men and women who secured victory in the Second World War 75 years ago on ve day. In a televised address, her second in the space of five weeks during the current crisis, her majesty said it was difficult not to mark the anniversary in the usual way. But she insisted that britain was still a country that the war generation would recognise and admire. Earlier, a two minute silence was observed at 11 this morning, the moment in 1945 when nazi germany surrendered. Our first report is from our royal correspondent nicholas witchell. Big ben chimes this is london. His majesty king george vi. It was tonight that a nation gave thanks, as it emerged from a terrible struggle, and the king recalled the many thousands whod been lost. We have come to the end of our tribulation and they are not with us at the moment of our rejoicing. 75 years later, the queen recalled her fathers words and britains great deliverance from tyranny. At the start, the outlook seemed bleak, the end distant, the outcome uncertain, but we kept faith that the cause was right. On ve night, the queen was 19. Never give up, never despair, that was the message of ve day. I vividly rememberjubilant scenes my sister and i witnessed with our parents and Winston Churchill from the balcony of Buckingham Palace. The message of ve day was very clear. Many people lay down their lives in that terrible conflict. Many people laid down their lives in that terrible conflict. They fought so we could live in peace, at home and abroad. They died so we could live as free people, in a world of free nations. They risked all so our families and neighbourhoods could be safe. We should, and will, remember them. And then to todays battle, as lockdown country dealt with coronavirus. It was hard, the queen said, that this anniversary could not be marked as we wished. Instead, we remember from our homes and our doorsteps. But our streets are not empty. They are filled with the love and the care that we have for each other. And when i look at our country today and see what we are willing to do to protect and support one another, i say with pride that we are still a nation that those brave soldiers, sailors and airmen would recognise and admire. It was a message which called to the spirit of the wartime generation to rally the nations resolve. The lockdown had severely curtailed the ve day commemorations. But at 11 oclock, the prince of wales, with the duchess of cornwall, had led the National Tributes at balmoral. A field gun at Edinburgh Castle signalled the start of a carefully managed national two minute silence. At balmoral, as the silence ended, the prince of wales laid his wreath in tribute to the Second World War generation. And over the white cliffs near dover, two spitfires the aircraft which helped to defend britain, flying today in remembrance of the few, linking those who saw them with the events of 75 years ago as todays political leaders paid their tribute. All of us who were born since 1945 are acutely conscious that we owe everything we most value to the generation who won the Second World War. We remember the millions of people from across the United Kingdom and from across the world who came together in world war ii to fight for our shared values values of freedom, of democracy, of peace. Cheering 75 years ago, britains streets were teeming with joyful crowds. The contrast with those same streets today is striking. And yet, 75 years after the end of the Second World War in europe, a nation in lockdown looked beyond its present challenges to give thanks. Nicholas witchell, bbc news. And nicks with me now. Can we talk about the queensmessage tonight . We have had two powerful state m e nts tonight . We have had two powerful statements from her majesty in the space ofjust a few weeks. Yes, and in relation to todays broadcast, she will have been wary of striking too obvious a connection between world war ii and the coronavirus battle. World war ii, after all, was a warof battle. World war ii, after all, was a war of National Survival lasting nearly six years. Nearly half a million britons lost their lives. But many of the messages concerning the ve anniversary articles relevant to our current predicament keep faith, never give up, never despair. Then she turned to coronavirus, although she never mentions the word, and this powerful conclusion. We are still essentially the same nation with the same deep rooted qualities, impulses and resources. And i thought this was the heart of the broadcast and this poignant, almost ultimate compliment from her, that we are still a nation that the world war ii generation would, as she said, recognise and admire. And of course, it is said with conviction and authenticity from someone conviction and authenticity from someone who herself is a member of that generation. We saw her there on the Buckingham Palace balcony. And i am sure there will be those who will conclude that this is quite a strong endorsement of the principle of the continuity that is represented by a constitutional monarchy, of having the same person at the centre of National Life for a decade after decade. Nicholas witchell, our royal correspondent. Around the uk, many street parties which were planned long before the lockdown was imposed did go ahead, albeit with social distancing measures in place. Our correspondent Duncan Kennedy has been taking a look at the different ways in which people have been marking the anniversary. The nation isolates, but the nation also celebrates. This might be hilary avenue, but its definitely one of thousands of street parties across the land. I think its really nice that we all came together to celebrate. I love it, i think its a great way for the community to get together. Obviously, we are all social distancing and everything. It was a double day for sheila webster, she was born on ve day. Happy birthday, sheila, 75 today. Yes, thank you a special day. It is, yes. And i cant believe that im 75 everyone here is social distancing, but everyone is also here for a moment of unity, fun and recollection. Land of hope and glory. The hope and the glory were shared across the land. This was kenilworth, a day of sunshine, bunting and reminiscences about ve day. Rusty was a lancaster bomber pilot and survived 30 missions. By ve day, it was definitely time to celebrate. Thank you all so much for doing what youve done, and just being here and saying hello. Thank you all very much indeed. Applause. This was the day that rusty shone. Sunderland was also putting on a show, the caution about mixing too close followed here, just like everywhere else. That included caerphilly, where they preferred vintage dancing to mark the day, three quarters of a century after ve day. Last post plays. Earlier, the mood was more sombre. In portsmouth, a lament for those who could not come home to celebrate, their dreams unfulfilled. In malvern they caught the duality of the moment, a tribute to Health Workers on the day we remembered victory in europe. Nternet, a community rendition of the song that came to define the wartime yearnings of loss and hope. 75 years, an expanse of time and an arc across generations, fresh moments amid the cherished memories. Duncan kennedy, bbc news. Some of those streets and families Holding Events today were also among those taking part 75 years ago on the day the war in europe ended. Our north of england correspondent Judith Moritz has had a look through the archives in Greater Manchester and sent this report. After the darkness of war came the vibrancy of ve day. This rare colour footage captured the start of celebrations on the streets of east manchester. Even in black and white, theirjoy is clear to see. And for those who were there then, the memories now are still sharp. I remember ve day. I was only eight years old, but there was a lot going on at the time. I think everybody contributed a little bit, you know, some brought butter, some had sugar, i dont know where the flour come from. We had meat paste, i think, and jelly. It was that little celebration of freedom, you know, all out in the streets without being frightened. Today, east manchester came out to celebrate again, paying tribute and marking the moment across the generations. Any occasion, st patricks day, st georges day, we always put a banner up, dont we . But especially this year, i think its importantjust to uplift us all a bit. Its not a nice time at the moment. This community hung out the bunting in 1945, and the same streets are red, white and blue again today. Under lockdown, the celebrations may be more restricted, but they are no less heartfelt. For one road near stockport, theres a real sense of history happening on the doorstep. The folk of bankfield avenue are as close knit today as they were in 1945. Back then, street party in full swing, a wartime photographer turned up and the children were told to pose. It was just a case of getting everybody into the right position, turning people, children who had got their backs to the camera had to be turned around, and then, of course, it was the case of make the v sign. Seven year old margaret was there then. Now a pensioner, she still lives in the same house today. I think the main memories were the cakes on the table. They were all laid out, all the mothers had been baking and doing so for days, and all of these cakes were laid out, and i had my eyes set on this one particular place, and i made it. I think that was why im not doing the v sign. Today, we asked bankfield avenue to assemble again, each household taking care to stay two metres apart. Keep your two metres no crowding together like they did on ve day, but a chance for margaret to make the sign she forgot first time around. Judith moritz, bbc news, stockport. President trump has marked ve day by laying a wreath at the Second World War memorial in washington dc. He was joined by several veterans of the conflict, all aged over 90, who chose to attend despite the coronavirus pandemic. More than 400,000 americans lost their lives during the war. There were commemorations and ceremonies in other European Countries during the course of the day to mark the end of the war in 1945. Our paris correspondent Lucy Williamson sent this report. Under frances war memorial, president macron stood isolated and apart, the usual crowd of dignitaries replaced by a handful of officials carefully spaced for protection. A poignant way to mark a time when france never stood alone. Today the nation requires new kinds of protection, a bottle of hand gel by the book of condolence, the president s own pen. The National Story of world war ii is one of solidarity against an enemy at home. 75 years on, its being remembered by a country in isolation. The celebrations in france that day were a way of forgetting the shame of occupation that had gone before, the new National Story of solidarity and resistance broadcast to the nation by general Charles De Gaulle as he announced the german surrender. Translation the homeland turns its thoughts and love first to those who died for it, to those who have fought and suffered so much. No effort from its soldiers, sailors, airmen, no act of courage or selflessness of its sons and daughters, no suffering of its men and women prisoners, no mourning and sacrifice no tear will have been lost. In germany today, the countrys modern day leaders laid wreaths at the memorial for victims of war. 75 years after the nazi defeat, the german president said his country was grateful. Translation we germans can say today, the day of liberation is a day of gratitude. It took three generations before we could say this with all our hearts. The celebrations in europe today were muted, but perhaps more than other years, this anniversary is a reminder of how a crisis that threatens freedom can remake a country, reshape the world. Lucy williamson, bbc news, paris. Lets turn to the latest developments in the fight to limit the impact of coronavirus. In cardiff, the first minister Mark Drakeford announced some minor changes to the lockdown in wales from monday, including allowing people to exercise outside more than once a day, but only locally, and giving Garden Centres the right to open, provided social distancing measures are in place. The latest figures for the uk show there were 626 recorded deaths linked to coronavirus in the last 24 hour period. That brings the uk total so far to 31,241 and that figure includes people who tested positive in hospitals, care homes and the wider community. Our wales correspondent Hywel Griffth has the latest. Time to unlock or at least loosen the chains. In wales only the smallest changes will be risked while we are still in the grips of this pandemic. From monday, people here can exercise outdoors as often as they want, as long as they remain local. They can visit Garden Centres, and libraries and recycling centres will eventually reopen too. But thats it. No more changes for at least three weeks. Harriet and her family understand the need for caution, but. We had hoped there would be a bit more loosening, and maybe even more of a timeline. So the children really want to get back to school, it would be nice to know if that is going to be before september and if it isnt, just tell us. Others, like mary, dont mind. I think it would be to early to let people out again and let them meet each other again, so i think it sounds about right. Shutdown has been brutal for the welsh economy, but the government here says the toll on the nation would be far worse if the viruss reproduction, or r rate were to rise. If the current rate of 0. 8 in wales remains, hospitaladmissions should keep falling. 800 deaths would be expected over the next three months. But if the r figure were to rise tojust1. 1, there could be a surge in admissions and over 7000 deaths. In stressing the risk to human life of lifting the lockdown and by setting out its strategy two days ahead of borisjohnson, the welsh Labour Government has deliberately put pressure on him. Even in a pandemic political rivalries remain. The first minister says he thinks the rest of the uk should, and will, follow the same path. I dont believe that you will see anywhere in the United Kingdom anything other than the most modest of immediate changes broadly of the sort that i have proposed making in wales. If the Prime Minister does choose the same route, his rivals may well claim they have set the course on how the uk eventually comes out of lockdown. Hywel griffith, bbc news, cardiff. In scotland, the first minister is urging people to stay at home this bank holiday weekend. Nicola sturgeon warned it would be catastrophic to relax the lockdown too soon. In downing street, the Prime Minister borisjohnson is to make a statement on sunday evening, outlining his approach to easing the lockdown. But number ten is discouraging suggestions of any great change for the time being. Our Political Correspondent ben wright reports. A sunny may bank holiday doesnt normally look like this but, of course, these are not normal times and the lockdown restrictions are being continued in all four nations of the uk. On sunday, the Prime Minister will map out how the country might gradually ease out of its confinement. But, today, number ten said any new measures would be very limited. Today, the Welsh Government has announced some modest changes to their lockdown rules, before the Prime Minister speaks on sunday. Can we expect those measures to be mirrored in england, and what can you, as the uk government, do, to ensure the public receive a very clear message . We have to be realistic that there isnt going to be any dramatic overnight change. We will be very, very cautious as we loosen the restrictions we have, as the data that were outlining on a daily basis shows were not out of the woods. There are still major challenges with this virus. But the governments been accused of allowing mixed messages to develop after borisjohnson told the commons on wednesday some rules could change from next week. Well want, if we possibly can, to get going with some of these measures on monday. There followed newspaper headlines suggesting a more significant loosening of the rules. We do know number ten plans to scrap the stay at home slogan after this weekend, but its now clear any changes will be small. There is, though, hope for a horticultural industry that has wilted under this lockdown and good news for gardeners. A senior government source has told the bbc that Garden Centres in england will be allowed to reopen from wednesday, a couple of days after they will in wales. The four nations of the uk can set their own rules, but have so far largely moved in lockstep. That may be beginning to change. I, with the first ministers of wales and northern ireland, spoke to the Prime Minister. There was, ithink, a helpful recognition in that call that the four uk nations may well move at different speeds if our data about the spread of the virus says that that is necessary to suppress it. Scotlands first minister said she might consider a minor rule change around exercise, and similar adjustments are being pondered in northern ireland. I would put going out more for exercise in the open air as a nuanced change, rather than a fundamental change. I think those things can be looked at during the three weeks. Social distancing is set to last for a long time yet, as politicians across the uk try and balance the need to restore some sort of normality to our home and working lives without triggering a second big wave of the virus. Ben wright, bbc news. Airlines based in the uk have been told that the government will bring in a 14 day quarantine period for any passenger arriving in the uk from any country in the world apart from the republic of ireland. The new restrictions are expected to come into effect at the end of this month. Our transport correspondent tom burridge is here. More details on what they are planning and may be some thoughts on the timing as well . I am told people would have to self isolate in a private dwelling when they arrive in the uk, apart from those coming in from the republic of ireland. Lorry drivers and other key workers would be exempt. It is not clear how long the measures would be initially in place. Airlines are telling as that they wanted to come with a clear exit strategy and they wanted to come on a weekly basis when it takes pa rt come on a weekly basis when it takes part at the end of the month. The Home Office Said it would not comment on leaks. I am told it is probable that the announcement will be made on sunday when the Prime Minister makes a broader announcement, but i am told the timetable is not set in stone. It will raise the question for some, if the measure is necessary now, was it necessary wee ks the measure is necessary now, was it necessary weeks and weeks ago . On a separate note the European Union says it thinks the ban on all nonessential travel from outside of europe into europe should be extended until the middle ofjune. The Foreign Office currently advises against all nonessential travel abroad. Lets take a look at some of todays other news. The government recorded 97,000 coronavirus tests in the latest 24 hour period. Thats just short of its daily target. The figure includes tests sent to individuals and testing locations as well as tests that have been processed. The us Unemployment Rate has soared to almost 15 , the highest level seen since the Great Depression in the 1930s. More than 20 Million People lost their jobs during the month of april. World footballs governing body fifa says teams will be able to use five substitutes rather than the normal three when the game resumes. Fifa said the move was designed to protect players welfare. Tributes have been paid to the british rapper ty, who has died at the age of 47 after being treated for coronavirus. The mercury nominated artist had recovered from the disease but subsequently died of pneumonia. Spain is starting to relax the restrictions imposed in one of the tightest lockdowns in europe. People can now leave their homes to exercise outdoors and Small Businesses have been allowed to serve customers again. But rules remain very strict and theres concern that not all are following the regulations, as Damian Grammaticas reports from madrid. This is a country cranking into motion again, but cautiously, keeping their distance. Rush hour without the rush, and everyone is masked. Its compulsory now on public transport, even while stations are mostly empty. Translation today is the first day i leave home and i go to work. Iam afraid. You dont know what might happen. You may catch the virus. Masks are handed out to anyone who doesnt have them. Marilyn isnt taking any chances. Translation this is really uncomfortable. You cant breathe easily but for my protection, i need it. Most people in spain are still confined inside their houses so this limited opening brings risks. Among them, as people come out, theyll start to behave in a way that enables the virus to begin to spread again. Cheering. A street party on the first day the lockdown was lifted is exactly what the authorities fear. Laughter. Those who took part are being fined 1,000 euros each. So police move people on. And as businesses open, distancing is enforced rigorously with safety tape and screens. Or visors and limits. One customer in the shop at a time. A first visit to the hairdresser means a friendly greeting but feet must be disinfected. Hands cleaned and more gloves and masks. All by government order. This is a high risk place. Translation risk . Yes, there is. Until we have a vaccine, everybody is at risk. I hope for the best. Then the place is swabbed down before a new customer is allowed in. But getting people to maintain a safe separation is a problem. As the rules relax, the numbers outside are growing and not everyone keeps their distance. Not all the people is very aware of what the situation is. And i think they dont really respect the rules, the basic rules, that you should have. I mean, theres a lot of people, but, yeah, weve tried to keep it. As safe as possible. Yeah, as safe as possible, yes. So, underneath the surface, theres real nervousness, even as spain starts to relax and embrace its new found freedoms. Damian grammaticas, bbc news, madrid. More now on todays ve day commemorations, and across the United Kingdom, people have been remembering the sacrifices made during the Second World War and celebrating the freedom that came with victory. Our home editor mark easton considers the legacy of the generation that brought victory in europe three quarters of a century ago. The Essex Village of dedham is chocolate box britain, symbolising the way of life defended in the war and the freedom celebrated on ve day. 75 years on, and lockdown dedham is looking to its oldest resident to help rekindle the spirit that saw the country through some of its darkest days. 99 year old marjorie west, like captain tom moore before her, is raising money for the Health Service by walking up and down her garden path 5,000 metres, completed today. Im thinking about the people that gave up their lives in the war and thinking about the captain that did his war, and i must