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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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.
Portsmouth North MP Penny Mordaunt
Portsmouth North MP Penny Mordaunt attended the parade in Portsmouth this morning.
Falklands Parade Havant
Reporter Steve Deeks captured footage of the memorial parade marching through Havant.
You can watch the parade on The News Portsmouth Facebook page here.
Falklands Parade Portsmouth
Many veterans and other members of the crowd were left ‘emotional’ following the commemorations.
Royal Marine Commando Bikers
A group of former Royal Marine Commandos, who are part of a biker group, rode into Portsmouth on Harley-Davidson motorbikes today.
They praised the city of Portsmouth for its support.
