Today, on the 80th anniversary of D-Day, we reflect on the immense courage and sacrifice of those who launched a combined naval, air and land assault on Nazi-occupied France. We continue to honour you all. Thank you for your service. Show more
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) June 6, 2024
On this anniversary of D Day - remember the traitors
An honour to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day this week, starting today in Portsmouth. For the incredible bravery of the Allied veterans we say thank you - we owe our freedom to heroes like you. Show more
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) June 5, 2024
How has he managed to mess up something as straightforward as 'attending D Day anniversary commemorations'? Just utterly incredible
Today is the 80th anniversary of D-Day. We shall remember all of those who fought for our freedom on the 6th June 1944. #DDay80 #DDay #Normandy #LestWeForget All On The Board
Hundreds of British Paratroopers have dropped into Normandy to mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings. On the 5/6 June 1944 more than 13,000 paratroopers spearheaded the initial D-Day assault, carried from British bases to Normandy on more than 800 C-47s. For many,… Show more
— TheParachuteRegiment (@TheParachuteReg) June 5, 2024
My father landed on the #DDay beaches, was badly wounded but survived. We went together for the 70th anniversary- he didn’t make the 80th. Thank you to @CWGC for helping to make this a commemoration of people but also of the democracy and values for which they fought. Show more
We're marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day. These are pictures of that day, enhanced by the artist Marina Amaral, to the poem 'The Longest Day', read by Royal Engineer Commando Harry Billinge. Unlike many of his friends Harry survived Show more
Commemorating the 80th anniversary #DDay and remembering the bravery and sacrifice of those who fought for our freedoms. Great event in Ecclesfield Park yesterday.