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.
BBC Breakfast Falklands Tribute
BBC Breakfast put together a report and video to commemorate those who served in the Falklands War.
Falklands Veteran Anthony Craig
Anthony Craig, 58, took part in the memorial service at the Square Tower, in Old Portsmouth.
Mr Craig served on HMS Exeter during the conflict.
He said: ‘It was pretty harrowing.
‘You had to bunker down and wondered if you would survive.’
Southwick
Veterans are due to be honoured at an event in Southwick.
A convoy of 60 military vehicles will travel across Hampshire.
Square Tower, Old Portsmouth
Memorial benches and a plaque were unveiled during a moving ceremony today.
The benches poignantly stated ‘forever on patrol’ and ‘never forgotten’.
Welcome Back
Welcome back to the live blog for the coverage of the Falklands War 40th anniversary.
Our reporters will be covering several events today.
There will also be post updates on the commemorations yesterday.
Preperation
Wreaths are all ready for today’s commemorations - with the new Falklands memorial stone draped in a Union flag.
Royal Navy Field Gun March
A Royal Navy Field Gun with a Union flag draped over it was carried from HMS Nelson Wardroom to the Falklands Memorial, in Old Portsmouth, yesterday.
A crew of serving and former military personnel pushed the gun, with The Royal Marines Volunteer Cadet Corps (RMVCC) providing a beat to march to.
Square Tower Ceremony
Veterans and dignitaries have gathered outside the Square Tower ahead of today’s ceremony.
Crowds At Square Tower Ceremony
Hundreds of people are already crowding into Broad Street ahead of the commemorations.
Veterans at Square Tower Ceremony
Royal Navy veterans Alan Harris, 63, left, and Tommy Finlay, 65, have travelled from Northern Ireland to attend today’s service.
Tommy, a former Chief Petty Officer, said: ‘I am seeing friends I haven’t seen for years.
‘It’s been over 20 years since I’ve come to Portsmouth.
‘The city has really welcomed us.’
