D-Day 80

D Day Memorial Service at the D Day memorial Stone in Southsea. Pictured by Alec Chapman

Poignant scenes as D Day and sacrifices made are remembered - pictures

A new D-Day beacon has been installed on Southsea seafront ahead of the 82 anniversary in Portsmouth.

'Fitting addition' as new D-Day beacon installed of 82nd anniversary

A D-Day remembrance service has taken place at St Mary's Parish Church, in Portchester.

Pictured: 101-year-old Robin Lockley-Boodle

Picture:Marcin Jedrysiak

D-Day remembrance service honours veterans who served the country

Stanley Street

85th anniversary of the first Blitz raid on the city is commemorated

Fun, Fear and Familiarity: A Child's View of Second World War Portsmouth exhibition at the D Day Story in Southsea.Pictured is: (l-r) Molly Adamson (86) and Joan Wright (91) sharing stories of what they remember from WW2 when they were children at the special exhibition at the D Day Story. Picture: Habibur Rahman (121225-720)

Exhibition looks at life during WWII from the viewpoint of children

Volunteers installing the tribute at Fort Nelson

Volunteers help to install 1,475 silhouettes for tribute

Standing with Giants Pic credit Amanda Walden

Silhouettes for the 1,475 servicemen who died on D-Day go on display

1st South Lancashire Regiment at Cowplain

Hampshire's hidden D-Day heritage set to be uncovered in new project

Lest we forget

Poignant commemorations to mark D-Day held in the city - in pictures

Pictured is: D Day veteran 100-year-old Albert Westgate.

Poignant D-Day memorial garden honouring WWII veterans unveiled

D-Day veterans leave Portsmouth

D-Day veterans travel to France ahead of poignant commemorations

The exhibition, The Lucky Ones Grow Old, features portraits of veterans by Matt Sills taken at The D-Day Story on Wednesday 18th December 2024.

Enlightening D-Day veterans portraits museum exhibition - when

Southwick Revival is due to return this year and two Spitfires are due to conduct a flypast over the Hampshire village.

New Pegasus Bridge being made to transform village into the 1940s

Southwick Revival is due to return this year and two Spitfires are due to conduct a flypast over the Hampshire village.

Spitfires due to fly over village during 1940s revival weekend - when

You can apply to the council to hold a VE Day street party in your area.

Fabulous VE Day 80 commemorations set to take place across the city

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.

Brave D-Day veteran Roy Hayward who lost both legs dies aged 99
One of the last survivors of the D-Day Landings has died at the age of 99.
Freddie Webb

Fascinating new WWII exhibition coming to D-Day Story Museum

Frederick Temple, a D-Day Veteran, has died at the age of 97 and his family has paid tribute to him.

D-Day hero died after choking on full English breakfast

Armistice Day Service at the Cenotaph in Guildhall Square

Poignant commemorations for Armistice Day in Portsmouth - in pictures

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.

"Larger-than-life" D-Day veteran who lost his sight dies aged 99

The Overlord Embroidery, The D-Day Story

Celebrate the Overlord Embroidery in D-Day community cloth project

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.

Portsmouth Naval Memorial rededicated 100 years since it was unveiled

The D-Day celebrations on Southsea Common.

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

WATCH: Stunning drone video shows dismantling of D-Day arena

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)

Empty seats and ticket troubles at D-Day - MoD responds

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

Public brand Rishi Sunak "disgusting" after skipping D-Day ceremony

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

Timings for flypast at Daedalus air show - when can I see the display
Flying displays and commemorations will be taking place this weekend at Solent Airport Daedalus.
Freddie Webb

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)

"It was a mistake" - Sunak apologises for skipping D-Day ceremony

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

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

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

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)

City unites to honour fallen soldiers at poignant D-Day service

Residents were amazed by the fantastic drone display

How to watch spectacular drone lightshow

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

Watch: D-Day war film streaming for free for limited amount of time

Fish and chips.

Watch: National Fish and Chip Day’s fascinating connection to D-Day

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.

City to pay its respects today at D-Day memorial event - details

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

WATCH: Highlights from incredible D-Day 80 event in Southsea

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

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

Kate would have ‘loved’ to have been at commemorations, William says

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