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 on Wednesday. Photo: Andrew Matthews
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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 on Wednesday Photo: Andrew Matthews