Kate would have loved to have come, says Prince William as King and Camilla shed tears at D-Day event
The IndependentGet the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The prince added: “She’d love to be here today.” open image in gallery One veteran asked the prince how Kate was The King and Queen appeared overcome with emotion as Charles paid tribute to the “courage, resilience and solidarity” of veterans as part of commemorations for the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Prince William joined his father and Camilla as part of the royal family’s efforts to remember the sacrifices of the allied forces on the eve of the decisive invasion of Europe on 6 June 1944. open image in gallery Camilla shed tears as she listened to a veteran’s story open image in gallery Charles also appeared to become emotional during the event Charles praised the “courage, resilience and solidarity” of the veterans as he took to the stage at the event. “It is our duty to ensure that we and future generations do not forget their service and their sacrifice in replacing tyranny with freedom.” open image in gallery William joined his father on Wednesday to say he was “deeply honoured” as he delivered a reading on stage open image in gallery Helen Mirren opened the event William read an extract from the diary of Captain Alastair Bannerman of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment, a soldier who was part of D-Day, addressed to his wife on the morning of the landings. open image in gallery Camilla met with veterans Call The Midwife star Helen George led an ensemble of singers in a rendition of Dame Vera Lynn’s “We’ll Meet Again” at the national commemorative event.
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