Southsea Common has been transformed into a phenomenal event space where thousands have come together to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Famous faces have been spotted including Lord David Cameron, Labour party leader, Kier Starmer, First Minister of Scotland, John Swinney, and many more. The event will be divided into two parts: The morning event, which took place between 11am and 1pm, and an evening event, which will take place between 8:30pm and 10pm. Dame Helen Mirren hosted the commemorations which featured military musician performances, special guests and a flypast by the Royal Air Force Red Arrows.
There was a sea of red, white and blue with members of the public dressed in their best patriotic outfits to pay homage to the veterans that fought for the country.
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Here are 97 pictures of the scenes in Southsea this morning:
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Actor Phil Dunster reads a letter written by Major Rodney Maude of the Royal Engineers during the UK's national commemorative event for the 80th anniversary of D-Day, hosted by the Ministry of Defence on Southsea Common in Portsmouth, Hampshire. Photo credit should read: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire Photo: Andrew Matthews
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The Prince of Wales attends the UK's national commemorative event for the 80th anniversary of D-Day, hosted by the Ministry of Defence on Southsea Common in Portsmouth, Hampshire. Photo credit should read: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire Photo: Andrew Matthews
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D-Day veterans Ken Hay, 98 (left) and Alec Penstone, 98 (second left) at the statue of Field Marshal Montgomery during the Spirit of Normandy Trust service in Coleville-Montgomery, France, ahead of the 80th anniversary of D-Day on Thursday. Photo credit should read: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire Photo: Gareth Fuller
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D-Day veteran Roy Hayward on stage during the UK's national commemorative event for the 80th anniversary of D-Day, hosted by the Ministry of Defence on Southsea Common in Portsmouth, Hampshire. Photo credit should read: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire Photo: Andrew Matthews