King Charles and
Rishi Sunak will be taking a break from their respective duties to join veterans in commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-day. The two men will participate in two days of events in England and France to honor the brave soldiers who embarked on the historic mission.
Rishi Sunak, who has been busy with election campaigning, and King Charles, who is recovering from cancer, will set aside 48 hours to pay tribute to the veterans. The events will take place at the ports where allied troops set off for their mission and on the beaches of Normandy where they began the liberation of Europe in 1944.
The commemoration will kick off on Wednesday at 11am on Southsea common on Portsmouth's seafront. The veterans, along with King Charles and Rishi Sunak, will gather to remember the sacrifices made and the lives lost during the D-day operation.
What event will King Charles and Rishi Sunak be attending together?
They will be attending the 80th anniversary of D-day.
Where will the events be held?
The events will be held in England and France, specifically on the south coast of England and in Normandy.
When will the events begin?
The events will begin on Wednesday at 11am on Southsea common on Portsmouth’s sea front.