article_snippet: Still the sweetheart: Dame Vera will be central to the festivities .
article_snippet: Dame Vera Lynn is to play a central role in a long weekend of spectacular celebrations to mark the 70th anniversary of VE Day.
article_snippet: Although now too frail to travel to the events, Dame Dame Vera – the Forces’ Sweetheart – will be consulted over the arrangements and is likely to provide either a written tribute statement or video message.
article_snippet: A Downing Street source said: ‘Everyone wants Dame Vera to be involved if possible.