Falklands 40: Live updates on commemorations for veterans, their families and Armed Forces members across Portsmouth and Hampshire
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The Falklands War was a conflict between Argentina and the United Kingdom, which lasted between April 2 and June 14, 1982.
To mark those who gallantly served our country, and their families, commemoration events will be taking place across Portsmouth and Hampshire.
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Hide AdThis procession of events will mark the 40th anniversary of the conflict.
Current servicemen from the Royal Navy, British Army, and RAF, will be present at many of them.
Some of the commemorations have already started.
More than a 100 veterans gathered on the steps of the Guildhall to watch the stunning Beating Retreat display by the world-acclaimed Royal Marines Band.
The News will have reporters at several of these events.
To keep updated throughout our coverage, you can follow our live blog at the bottom of this article.
You can look back at some of the key moments from Saturday.
To stay fully informed and updated, check back throughout the day.
Live updates from Falklands War commemorations across the Portsmouth area
Key Events
- Events for ex-servicemen and veterans are scheduled for this weekend.
- Some commemoration events have already taken place in Portsmouth.
- The News will have reporters at events over the weekend.
Sailors on board HMS Forth joined RAF and army personnel, VIPs and islanders, marked Liberation Day last Tuesday.
It is a public holiday on the Falkland Islands, ever since the Argentine surrender 40 years ago.
Attempts To Find ‘Lost Wreck’
Royal Navy and Royal Marines amphibious experts and veterans are trying to find a ‘lost wreck’.
It is linked to the Falklands War, and the team are hoping to find where Landing Craft Foxtrot 4 was last sighted.
Falklands War Commemorations
Portsmouth South MP Stephen Morgan laid a wreath on behalf of his constituents.
Royal Marines Charity
The Royal Marines Charity have outlined some of the commemorations earlier today.
Royal Navy Field Gun
As a tribute on the 40th anniversary of the Falklands War, a Royal Navy Field Gun with a Union flag draped over it was carried the Royal Naval Association (RNA) memorial wreath from HMS Nelson Wardroom to the Falklands Memorial, Sally Port, Old Portsmouth.
Falklands Memorial, Sally Port, Old Portsmouth
Geoff Apperley, national welfare officer of the Royal Naval Association (RNA), said: ‘It’s important all military forces show solidarity on this occasion.’
The field gun, draped in a Union flag, carried the RNA memorial wreath from HMS Nelson Wardroom to the Falklands Memorial.
Royal Naval Association (RNA) memorial wreath
Here is some footage, captured by reporter Steve Deeks, of the Royal Naval Association (RNA) memorial wreath being taken to the Falklands Memorial in Old Portsmouth.
Guildhall Commemoration
Falklands veteran Andrew Kenyon atteneded the ceremony at Portsmouth Guildhall yesterday, which commemorated the services given during the conflict.
In a statement on Twitter, he said: ‘It was a fantastic night of nostalgia and shared memories.
‘Very emotional at times but happy to have attended.’