D-Day 80

Second World War veteran Roy Hayward, of the Isle of Wight, speaking to the crowd during the D Day 80 commemorations on Southsea Common, Southsea, on Wednesday, June 5, 2024.

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Normandy veteran George Chandler, 99, posing for a photograph in the Map room at Southwick House, the nerve centre of D-Day operations. Mr Chandler has died at the age of 99.

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Heroic Royal navy heroes were honoured at the rededication of the Portsmouth Naval Memorial, marking 100 years since the unveiling of the landmark. The ceremony took place on Friday, October 4, 2024.

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The D-Day celebrations on Southsea Common.

D-Day 80 commemorations praised as visitors flock to the city

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D Day 80 commemorations on Southsea Common, Southsea, on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. Pictured is: HRH King Charles and Queen Camilla. Picture: Sarah Standing (050624-178)

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Opposition leaders said Rishi Sunak has brought shame on the office of prime minister. Picture: Carl Court/Getty Images.

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Solent Airport Daedalus will be hosting an Armed Forces and D-Day 80 commemoration event this weekend. Picture: Jason Hawkes

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Arthur Reading, 99, A D-Day veteran, helped young people to clean up the beaches in Southsea ahead of the Normandy Landings commemorations. Pictured is Arthur in the middle of the Lord Mayor and Mayoress of Portsmouth.

D-Day veteran joins young people to clean beaches for commemorations

Prime minister Rishi Sunak has apologised after missing the D-Day ceremony in Normandy yesterday. He attended the events in Portsmouth on Wednesday at Southsea Common. Picture: Sarah Standing (050624-3748)

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National Fish and Chip Day sees queues for 1p fish and chips.

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Jack Chapman, 27, of Petersfield, was part of a team which built the principal beacon which is being used to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day. It will be lit at HMNB Portsmouth. Jack said it was amazing to build the beacon in honour of his grandfather. Picture: John Gasser

Engineer creates D-Day beacon honouring grandad who served in WWII
An apprentice engineer who constructed a lighting beacon for the 80th anniversary of D-Day said he was privileged to honour his grandfather who served in the Second World War.
Freddie Webb

The annual Normandy Landings memorial service took place at the D Day Stone near Canoe Lake, Southsea, on Thursday, June 6, 2024, to commemorate 80 years. Picture: Sarah Standing (060624-4007)

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A landing craft approaching Omaha Beach on D-Day, June 6 1944, a scene that the film Saving Private Ryan re-created.

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Fish and chips.

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Drones make a Spitfire during a drone display telling the story of D-Day above the coastline in Southsea

D-Day 80: Ceremony brought to a close with a spectacular lightshow

Students from New Horizons Primary School in North End had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to attend the D-Day 80 anniversary event on Southsea Common.

Students from primary school had opportunity to attend D-Day event

The Portsmouth City Council and Royal British Legion D-Day 75 memorial service on Monday 6th June 2022 at the D-Day Stone, Southsea. Visitors laying the wreath by the D-Day Stone, Southsea.

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A Spitfire flying across the sky as the drones formed beautiful shapes and colours over Portsmouth for the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Picture: Sarah Standing

Watch: Captivating drone lightshow illuminates sky for D-Day 80

Some incredible displays are to be expected

Times for today's spectacular drone lightshows for D-Day 80

King Charles III and Queen Camilla during the UK's national commemorative event for the 80th anniversary of D-Day, hosted by the Ministry of Defence on Southsea Common. Photo: Dylan Martinez/PA Wire

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The Princess Royal, President of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, arrives to attend the Commonwealth War Graves Commission's annual service of remembrance at Bayeux Cathedral, in Bayeux, France, during events to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Picture date: Wednesday June 5, 2024. Picture: Hannah McKay/PA Wire

Princess Royal praises determined veterans - ceremonies start
The Princess Royal has paid tribute to British D-Day veterans, telling one he was the reason she performed her public role.
Freddie Webb

Guests and residents begin to arrive on Southsea Common

D-Day 80: Guests arrive for the evening commemoration event

52 incredible photos of the crowds taking in the action at Southsea

The Prince of Wales meets D-Day veterans after the UK's national commemorative event for the 80th anniversary of D-Day on Southsea Common. Photo: Leon Neal/PA Wire

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Actor Jonny Weldon (30) from Bournemouth, shed a tear while reciting the letter of Captain Jack Lee to his wife and children - D-Day 80 commemorations on Southsea Common. Picture: Sarah Standing (050624-3761)

D-Day 80: Heart-wrenching letter makes actor shed tear

King Charles III and Queen Camilla on stage

D-Day 80: King Charles pays tribute to D-Day veterans

Captain Lewis Kelly represented the Royal Navy alongside members of all Armed Forces during the D-Day 80 commemorations on Southsea Common.

Pictured is: (l-r) Cpt Lewis Kelly (Royal Marines), Lt Felicity Villar (Army) and FS Dai Lawrence (RAF).

Picture: Sarah Standing (050624-3642)

Emotional captain "privileged" to give performance during D-Day 80

HRH King Charles and Queen Camilla on stage during the D-Day 80 commemorations on Southsea Common on June 5. Picture: Sarah Standing (050624-3671)

World watches Portsmouth for D-Day 80 as King praises veteran spirit

King Charles III meets D-Day and Normandy veterans 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.
Picture: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire

King Charles III meets D-Day veterans at event in Southsea

People without tickets gathered outside to enjoy the atmosphere and catch a glimpse of the Royal Family

Crowds enjoy D-Day event even without a ticket

People have started turning up to Southsea Common for the D-Day 80 anniversary events.
Pictured: Laura Payne and her son, Oakley, 14
Picture: Chris Moorhouse

WATCH: Excited residents head to the huge D-Day 80 commemorations

Laura Payne and her son, Oakley, 14, were first in the queue for the D-Day 80 national commemorative event on Southsea Common.

Crowds gather in anticipation for D-Day commemoration

14 amazing pictures of Southsea Common ahead of D-Day 80 events

D Day 80 commemorations on Southsea Common, Southsea, on Wednesday, June 5, 2024.

Picture: Sarah Standing (050624-3453)

WATCH: Southsea Common transformed into glorious arena for D-Day 80

Portsmouth is at the centre of the UK’s commemorations with two huge ticketed events taking place on Southsea Common on June 5 - one in the daytime and one in the evening.

How to watch D-Day 80 anniversary events in Portsmouth

Some incredible displays are to be expected

Portsmouth given a sneak peek of spectacular drone lightshow

There has been a large police presence in Southsea ahead of the D-Day 80 anniversary events taking place tomorrow.
Picture Credit: Sophie Lewis

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A team of 16 veterans and military personnel will be cycling from Poole to Hayling Island in one day to honour those who took part in D-Day.

Dedicated veterans cycling 80 miles for D-Day 80

(left to right) Royal Navy Commander Glen Hickson, D-Day veteran Jim Grant, Royal Navy Commodore John Voyce, and D-Day veteran Charles Horne, on board the Brittany Ferries ship Mont St Michel as it prepares to sail from Portsmouth Harbour in the UK to Ouistreham, in Caen, France, carrying 31 D-Day and Normandy veterans who are travelling with the Royal British Legion and Spirit of Normandy Trust to take part in commemorations to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
Photo credit should read: Jordan Pettitt/PA Wire

People wave D-Day veterans off as ferry to France leaves Portsmouth

Free bus travel is being run in Portsmouth for the 80th anniversary of D-Day and Armed Forces Day.

Free bus travel for veterans and military during D-Day

Crowds gathered at the Round Tower to wave off D-Day veterans making their way to Caen, France for the commemorations. Photo by Andrew Matthews/PA Wire

WATCH: Crowds wave off World War II veterans setting sail to France

As the city prepares for the D-Day 80 anniversary events, the Met Office has confirmed that the weather could be unpredictable.

Met office confirms weather forecast for D-Day 80 events in Portsmouth

Solent Airport is set to host a two-day commemoration event for the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Picture: Jason Hawkes

Major changes to D-Day aerobatics aircraft show

Brittany Ferries will be transporting the largest group of D-Day veterans this week as part of the D-Day 80 anniversary. The veterans will travel from Portsmouth to Ouistreham (Caen) aboard Mont St Michel on June 4, 2024.

"It will be our great honour to carry them"

Brittany Ferries will be transporting the largest group of D-Day veterans this week as part of the D-Day 80 anniversary. The veterans will travel from Portsmouth to Ouistreham (Caen) aboard Mont St Michel on June 4, 2024.

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Normandy veteran George Chandler, 99, poses for a photograph in the Map room at Southwick House, during an event hosted by the Spirit of Normandy Trust and D-Day Revisited at Southwick House, the nerve centre of D-Day operations 80 years ago

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Hampshire police have said they are ready for Wednesday's major event, as they look to ensure veterans have a day of commemoration.

Police are ready for major event with nations eyes on Portsmouth

Some incredible displays are to be expected

Times for drone lightshows for D-Day 80 - including practice sessions

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