The cook described the air raids she witnessed and the celebrations that took place on VE Day during the 80th anniversary concert.

Experts said there were 49 fewer late-stage diagnoses and 21 fewer deaths within five years compared to usual patient care.

Charles delivered his address at Horse Guards Parade at 9pm – the exact time King George VI spoke to the nation on May 8 1945.

The American filmmaker, known for Glengarry Glen Ross and The Corruptor, died earlier this week after battling cancer.