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Veterans of the Second World War, serving military personnel, international dignitaries and famous faces all descended on the city to commemorate the event. The city will be hosting a national commemoration event for D-Day 80 on June 5, with other local events taking place.
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Two veterans recently had their names added to the memorial wall in Southsea alongside 11 others who have since passed away. In 2019, the late Queen Elizabeth II, the current King Charles III, then prime minister Theresa May, former American president Donald Trump and other prominent figures gathered to see the commemoration.
The Red Arrows, the RAF acrobatics team, performed a fly past over Southsea Common as military personnel from across the armed forces were fully involved. Here are 54 pictures from June 5 and 6, 2019.
9. D-Day 75
The Portsmouth City Council and Royal British Legion D-Day 75 memorial service on Monday 6th June 2022 at the D-Day Stone, Southsea. Pictured: Laying of the wreath by MP Penny Mordaunt, Cllr Gerald Vernon Jackson and MP Stephen Morgan. Photo: Habibur Rahman
10. D-Day 75
The Portsmouth City Council and Royal British Legion D-Day 75 memorial service on Monday 6th June 2022 at the D-Day Stone, Southsea. Pictured: Standard-bearers at the event Photo: Habibur Rahman
11. D-Day 75
The Portsmouth City Council and Royal British Legion D-Day 75 memorial service on Monday 6th June 2022 at the D-Day Stone, Southsea. Pictured: Speech by Canon Bob White at the event near the D Day Stone. Photo: Habibur Rahman
