Veteran John Jenkins MBE takes to the stage during the D-Day Commemorations. Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty ImagesVeteran John Jenkins MBE takes to the stage during the D-Day Commemorations. Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images
Veteran John Jenkins MBE takes to the stage during the D-Day Commemorations. Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

33 memories of when D-Day put the world’s eyes on Portsmouth

The eyes of millions of people around the world were on Portsmouth a year ago today as the city hosted the UK’s national D-Day 75 commemorative service.
By Deborah Croker
Published 5th Jun 2019, 15:57 BST
Updated 5th Jun 2020, 11:40 BST

The service included readings by veterans and political leaders, musical performances and re-enactments from D-Day.

World leaders including Donald Trump, the Queen, Angela Merkel and Theresa May were in the royal box to watch the event.

Here are some of the best pictures from the service.

Here are some of the best pictures from the service.

Guests watch during an event to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings, in Portsmouth. Picture: TOLGA AKMEN/AFP/Getty Images

5. D-Day 75

Guests watch during an event to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings, in Portsmouth. Picture: TOLGA AKMEN/AFP/Getty Images Photo: -

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Queen Elizabeth II and US President, Donald Trump. Picture: Chris Jackson-WPA Pool/Getty Images

6. D-Day 75

Queen Elizabeth II and US President, Donald Trump. Picture: Chris Jackson-WPA Pool/Getty Images Photo: -

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Helicopters fly over the stage as Sheridan Smith sings during the D-Day 75 event on Southsea Common

7. D-Day 75

Helicopters fly over the stage as Sheridan Smith sings during the D-Day 75 event on Southsea Common Photo: -

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French President Emmanuel Macron kisses US First Lady Melania Trump in greeting as they attend an event to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings, in Portsmouth. Picture: JACK HILL/AFP/Getty Images

8. D-Day 75

French President Emmanuel Macron kisses US First Lady Melania Trump in greeting as they attend an event to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings, in Portsmouth. Picture: JACK HILL/AFP/Getty Images Photo: -

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