World leaders from around the globe including Donald Trump, the Queen, the Canadian and Australian PMs and the German chancellor are all attending the commemorative event on June 5. Security protocols have been heightened and these pictures show how the area has changed ahead of the ceremony.
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General view of security fencing in place as final preparations are made on Southsea common ahead of the D-Day 75 National Commemorative Event Photo: Andrew Matthews
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Portsmouth will be the focal point of the country's D-Day 75 celebrations. Picture: Ben Mitchell/PA Wire Photo: Ben Mitchell
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Hampshire police have a large presence in Southsea ahead of the D-Day 75 commemorations on June 5.Officers on Southsea Common near the war memorial. Photo: Hampshire police
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Preparations for the D-Day commemorations are well underway on Southsea Common. Picture: (210519-8050) Photo: Sarah Standing