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King Charles and World Leaders Commemorate D-Day's 80th Anniversary

King Charles and Prince William participated in moving D-Day anniversary events in Normandy, France. The commemorations included speeches, tributes, and re-enactments, honoring the bravery of WWII soldiers. Key figures like President Biden and Prime Minister Trudeau paid their respects.

07 June 2024 · 05:38 UTC

King Charles and the Prince of Wales attended emotional events in France to mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings.

The King laid a wreath at the British Normandy Memorial in Ver-sur-Mer, while Prince William joined international leaders at Omaha Beach.

The commemorations were marked by speeches, military flyovers, and re-enactments, with leaders like US President Joe Biden and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau paying tribute to the bravery and sacrifices of soldiers who fought in 1944.