D-Day 80: Kate would have ‘loved’ to have been at D-Day commemorations, William says

Footage posted on social media site X, formerly Twitter, showed William speaking to a veteran following a major event in on Southsea Common earlier today (June 5), in which he appeared to say “she is” when asked if Kate was “getting any better”.

The prince added: “She’d love to be here today.”

He told the veteran about how Kate’s grandmother worked at Bletchley Park during the Second World War and was one of a group of women who “never spoke about anything until the very end, adding: “It was all very secret.”

William’s words followed an emotional show on Southsea Common, where the King and Queen appeared tearful during commemorations.

Charles paid tribute to the “courage, resilience and solidarity” of D-Day veterans, as he and Camilla joined the Prince of Wales, leading UK politicians and veterans at the event.

Pictures showed the King appear to wipe a tear from his eye, and the Queen appeared emotional following words from Royal Navy serviceman Eric Bateman.

Addressing the crowd, Charles said: “The stories of courage, resilience and solidarity we have heard today and throughout our lives cannot fail to move us, to inspire us and to remind us of what we owe to that great wartime generation.”

The first D-Day commemoration event featured readings, musical performances and memories from veterans themselves - as well as flypasts and a gun salute.

Now the city is gearing up for a second event this evening which is expected to feature more of the same - plus a spectacular drone light display.