33 memories of when D-Day put the world’s eyes on Portsmouth

The eyes of millions of people around the world were on Portsmouth a year ago today as the city hosted the UK’s national D-Day 75 commemorative service.

The service included readings by veterans and political leaders, musical performances and re-enactments from D-Day.

World leaders including Donald Trump, the Queen, Angela Merkel and Theresa May were in the royal box to watch the event.

Here are some of the best pictures from the service.

Here are some of the best pictures from the service.

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5. D-Day 75

Guests watch during an event to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings, in Portsmouth. Picture: TOLGA AKMEN/AFP/Getty Images | Getty Images Photo: -

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6. D-Day 75

Queen Elizabeth II and US President, Donald Trump. Picture: Chris Jackson-WPA Pool/Getty Images | Getty Images Photo: -

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7. D-Day 75

Helicopters fly over the stage as Sheridan Smith sings during the D-Day 75 event on Southsea Common | Getty Images Photo: -

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8. D-Day 75

French President Emmanuel Macron kisses US First Lady Melania Trump in greeting as they attend an event to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings, in Portsmouth. Picture: JACK HILL/AFP/Getty Images | Getty Images Photo: -

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