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:
5. D-Day 80th anniversary
People look at the names on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial ahead of 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:D-Day Photo: Andrew Matthews:PA
6. D Day 80 commemorations on Southsea Common
D Day 80 commemorations on Southsea Common, Southsea, on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. Picture: Sarah Standing (050624-22) Photo: Sarah Standing
7. D-Day 80 Anniversary
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer (left) speaks to First Minister John Swinney 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:D-Day Photo: Andrew Matthews:PA
8. D Day 80 commemorations on Southsea Common
D Day 80 commemorations on Southsea Common, Southsea, on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. Picture: Sarah Standing (050624-3460) Photo: Sarah Standing