Watch: Winston Churchill’s great-great-grandson sends VE Day 80th anniversary message

Churchill's great-grandson interviews ahead of VE Day service at Westminster AbbeyPA Media

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00:00So tomorrow I'm going to be doing a prayer about peace in Europe and across the world

00:05and I'm also going to be lighting a candle of peace.

00:08Well, my great-great-grandfather is very important to us

00:11and we're just very proud to know that he is part of our family

00:17and also I think it's very important for our generation, my generation,

00:23to say thank you to all the veterans and everyone who took part in the war

00:30because I think that's really important.

00:33I think people can learn that they should never forget all the people who have sacrificed

00:40and helped us restore freedom to England and Europe

00:48and also I think it's very important that they should carry on fighting for freedom.

00:55I'm feeling very excited but also I feel quite proud that I've been chosen

01:00and I feel a bit nervous but I think that's all right.