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:
77. D-Day 80th anniversary
D-Day veteran Joe Randall, 100, dances in the stands as he waits to meet King Charles III following 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
78. D-Day 80th anniversary
Members of the public watch as a Gun Salute is fired from the HMS St Albans 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: Henry Nicholls/PA Wire Photo: Henry Nicholls
79. D-Day 80th anniversary
The Red Arrows perform a fly-past 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: Henry Nicholls/PA Wire Photo: Henry Nicholls
80. D-Day 80th anniversary
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak meets D-Day veteran Eric Bateman, who stood to meet him, following 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