A group of members of Congress from the House of Representatives are getting ready to participate in a parachute jump over Normandy to honor the 80th anniversary of D-Day. The lawmakers are commemorating the historic event by taking part in this symbolic gesture.
A 102-year-old World War II veteran passed away while traveling to Europe to participate in the 80th anniversary of D-Day commemorations. The Navy veteran's death has left many in mourning as they remember his service and sacrifice during the war.
During the 80th anniversary commemoration of the D-Day landings at the British Normandy Memorial in Ver-sur-Mer, Brigitte Macron was seen attempting to hold Queen Camilla's hand as they laid flowers.
US Navy Seals commemorated the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landing at Utah Beach by re-enacting the historic event. Hundreds of participants, dressed in Second World War-era uniforms, gathered at the beach before sunrise. Utah Beach was one of the five Allied landing zones where troops bravely faced enemy fire as they waded through the cold waters on that fateful day eight decades ago. Today, the once chaotic battlefield is now a peaceful and solemn place of remembrance.
On the 80th anniversary of D-Day, Rishi Sunak has made a promise to reduce the price of railcards for veterans and guarantee their rights through legislation as part of his election campaign. This pledge is aimed at honoring and supporting the veterans who served their country on this historic day.
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.