Truly touching moments from the 80th anniversary of D-Day commemorations in Portsmouth.
Queen Camilla was visibly emotional during the ceremony, listening to the heartbreaking stories shared by D-Day veterans. Alongside her were King Charles and Prince William, both deeply moved by the veterans' accounts. Veteran Eric Bateman's story from Utah Beach, including the loss of his friend Fred, left Camilla on the verge of tears, and even Charles was seen dabbing his eyes.
This poignant event saw not only the royals but also leading UK politicians and numerous veterans gathering on the south coast. Charles and William addressed the crowd and mingled with these heroes. William had a particularly sweet moment with 100-year-old veteran Geoffrey Weaving, who asked about the Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton. For those unaware, Kate is currently undergoing preventative chemotherapy treatment for cancer. William lovingly replied, "Yes, she would have loved to have been here today," and mentioned Kate's grandmother, Valerie Glassborow, who served at Bletchley Park during WWII. Kate visited Bletchley in 2014 to see her grandmother’s workplace.
King Charles delivered a powerful tribute to the wartime generation’s courage, resilience, and solidarity, emphasizing the importance of remembering their sacrifices. Despite breezy conditions causing his speech notes to flutter, Charles shared a lighthearted moment with a veteran who served on the same ship as his father, the late Duke of Edinburgh.
In his program notes, Charles expressed his "profound admiration and respect" for those involved in D-Day, underscoring our duty to honor their gallantry and service. Prince William also read an excerpt from Captain Alastair Bannerman’s diary, highlighting the bravery of those who participated in the landings.
Tomorrow, the official British commemoration continues at the British Normandy Memorial at Ver-sur-Mer. Charles will join French President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, while William will attend events at Juno Beach and Omaha Beach with over 25 heads of state.
What do you think about these touching moments? Do you feel the royal family is doing enough to honor the veterans? And did you know about Kate Middleton's connection to Bletchley Park? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
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