In his D-Day speech about democracy, President Biden made subtle references to his predecessor, without mentioning him by name. The speech came just a day after Biden had cautioned against the perils of isolationism.

On the 80th anniversary of D-Day, veterans and world leaders gathered in France and the UK to commemorate the historic landings. Among those in attendance were Joe Biden and King Charles. The commemorations began with a piper playing a lament at sea at the exact moment of the beach invasion in 1944. Major Trevor Macey-Lillie, the piper, expressed his deep humility and privilege to be part of the event. He felt honored to be coming off the landing craft onto the beaches, just like the young soldiers did 80 years ago. The presence of veterans and world leaders at the D-Day celebrations served as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during the Second World War. The event was a solemn tribute to those who fought and died on the beaches of Normandy.

The front pages of Thursday's newspapers are filled with coverage of the D-Day commemoration, with headlines such as 'Eternally in their debt' and 'Camilla's tears'. The papers are highlighting the importance of remembering and honoring the sacrifices made by those who fought in the historic World War II invasion. The emotional impact of the event is evident in the tears shed by Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, as she paid her respects to the veterans. The coverage serves as a reminder of the bravery and heroism displayed by the soldiers who took part in the D-Day landings, and the debt of gratitude owed to them for their service.

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.