This weekend marks the 70th anniversary of the Channel Islands liberation.
Jersey and Guernsey were freed from Nazi occupation on 9th May 1945, Sark residents were given their freedom a day later.
There were no islanders on Alderney at the time, the German troops living there did not surrender until 16th May.
HRH The Countess of Wessex has been in Guernsey and Jersey today representing the Queen as the Channel Islands celebrate the 70th anniversary of Liberation this weekend.
The Countess started off being greeted by thousands of spectators at Footes Lane in Guernsey before receiving a similar reception at People's Park in Jersey in the afternoon
Our reporter Louisa Pilbeam met The Countess after her day across the islands.
Alderney has been remembering 70 years since the Germans finally surrendered and gave up occupancy in their island.
Liberation celebrations have continued in jersey today with parish halls across the island holding events entertaining the crowds
Sark celebrates Liberation today