King Charles III and Volodymyr Zelenskyy among world leaders to commemorate D-Day on Normandy beaches
9 months, 3 weeks ago

King Charles III and Volodymyr Zelenskyy among world leaders to commemorate D-Day on Normandy beaches

ABC  

In short: World leaders have travelled to northern France to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day. King Charles III said while the number of living veterans was dwindling it was "our obligation to remember what they stood for and what they achieved for us all can never diminish". "Eighty years ago, on D-Day, the 6th of June 1944, our nation – and those which stood alongside it – faced what my grandfather, King George VI, described as the supreme test," he said. King Charles heads the first commemorations for D-Day's 80th anniversary Photo shows King Charles holds and hand to his eye as he tears up King Charles III has headed the first commemorations for D-Day's 80th anniversary. Mr Biden said "we will not walk away" from Ukraine's defence as he addressed a D-Day anniversary event.

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At D-Day ceremony, American veteran hugs Ukraine’s Zelenskyy and calls him a savior
9 months, 2 weeks ago

At D-Day ceremony, American veteran hugs Ukraine’s Zelenskyy and calls him a savior

Associated Press  

OMAHA BEACH, France — An American veteran and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shared an emotional moment at a ceremony to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion to liberate France in World War II, each praising the other as a hero. When he met Zelenskyy, Hurwitz kissed the Ukrainian leader’s hand and pulled him in for an extended hug, …

Column: Biden's urgent D-day message — save democracy all over again
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Column: Biden's urgent D-day message — save democracy all over again

LA Times  

President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden lay a wreath in the Normandy American Cemetery following the ceremony to mark the 80th anniversary of D-day on Thursday. California Column: Trump’s pity party maligns America’s real darkest days It’s sad and scary that so many people can believe anything from Donald Trump’s mouth when he contends his felony conviction marked the …

Volodymyr Zelensky to address French parliament after D-Day landings in World War II
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Volodymyr Zelensky to address French parliament after D-Day landings in World War II

New Indian Express  

PARIS: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will address the French parliament and US President Joe Biden will give a keynote speech on democracy after world leaders marked 80 years since the D-Day landings in World War II on Friday. Biden, Britain's King Charles III, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday paid tribute to thousands of …

AP PHOTOS: A look at the 80th anniversary of D-Day in Normandy
9 months, 2 weeks ago

AP PHOTOS: A look at the 80th anniversary of D-Day in Normandy

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Veterans from the U.S., Britain …

Biden calls for solidarity with Ukraine at D-Day anniversary ceremony near the beaches of Normandy
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden calls for solidarity with Ukraine at D-Day anniversary ceremony near the beaches of Normandy

Associated Press  

COLLEVILLE-SUR-MER, France — President Joe Biden marked the 80th anniversary of D-Day on Thursday by pledging “we will not walk away” from Ukraine, drawing a direct line from the fight to liberate Europe from Nazi domination to today’s war against Russian aggression. “If we were to do that, it means we’d be forgetting what happened here on these hallowed beaches.” …

King Charles III honors a generation that fought, died and waited for freedom
9 months, 3 weeks ago

King Charles III honors a generation that fought, died and waited for freedom

Hindustan Times  

VER-SUR-Mer, France — King Charles III came to northern France on Thursday to honor the 22,442 British troops who died in the Battle of Normandy. King Charles III honors a generation that fought, died and waited for freedom He also came to honor a generation. He said that while the number of living veterans was dwindling, “our obligation to remember …

King Charles III honors a generation that fought, died and waited for freedom
9 months, 3 weeks ago

King Charles III honors a generation that fought, died and waited for freedom

Associated Press  

VER-SUR-MER, France — King Charles III came to northern France on Thursday to honor the 22,442 British troops who died in the Battle of Normandy. “Eighty years ago on D-Day, the 6th of June 1944, our nation — and those which stood alongside it — faced what my grandfather, King George VI, described as the supreme test,” he said. “How …

King Charles echoes his grandfather George VI as he pays tribute to D-Day veterans who faced 'supreme test' but 'did not flinch when the moment came' at 80th anniversary memorial service
9 months, 3 weeks ago

King Charles echoes his grandfather George VI as he pays tribute to D-Day veterans who faced 'supreme test' but 'did not flinch when the moment came' at 80th anniversary memorial service

Daily Mail  

King Charles has paid tribute to the 'remarkable wartime generation' who made the ultimate sacrifice to keep the world safe from tyranny on the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings. King Charles has paid tribute to the 'remarkable wartime generation' who made the ultimate sacrifice to keep the world safe from tyranny on the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings …

World leaders, veterans mark D-Day’s 80th anniversary in France
9 months, 3 weeks ago

World leaders, veterans mark D-Day’s 80th anniversary in France

Al Jazeera  

This year’s commemoration of the key turning point in WWII carries special resonance with war still raging in Ukraine. “This event and day serve as a reminder of the courage and determination demonstrated in the pursuit of freedom and democracy,” Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a post on X, announcing his arrival to Thursday’s ceremonies in France. US President …

Photos: World War II veterans honoured on D-Day’s 80th anniversary
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Photos: World War II veterans honoured on D-Day’s 80th anniversary

Al Jazeera  

The United Kingdom’s King Charles has expressed “eternal admiration” to the Allied soldiers that reached France by sea and air to drive out Nazi forces, as world leaders and veterans celebrated the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings. “We recall the lesson that comes to us again and again, across the decades: Free nations must stand together to oppose tyranny.” …

King Charles travels to mark D-Day anniversary while Prince William takes greater role
9 months, 3 weeks ago

King Charles travels to mark D-Day anniversary while Prince William takes greater role

CNN  

Editor’s Note: This is a version of CNN’s Royal News, a weekly dispatch bringing you the inside track on Britain’s royal family. CNN — Britain’s King Charles III embarked on his first overseas trip since being diagnosed with cancer, traveling across the English Channel for commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the 1944 D-Day Landings in Normandy. On Thursday morning, …

How D-Day veteran who brought Queen to tears with story of losing his childhood pal in the invasion joined the Navy aged just 17 years old to 'do his bit for King and Country'… and had NEVER revealed
9 months, 3 weeks ago

How D-Day veteran who brought Queen to tears with story of losing his childhood pal in the invasion joined the Navy aged just 17 years old to 'do his bit for King and Country'… and had NEVER revealed

Daily Mail  

He told the flag-waving crowd he was 'deeply honoured' to be part of proceedings on Southsea Common and said 'we will always remember those who served'. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak also gave an address at the event Dame Helen, 78, beckons to the crowd assembled on Southsea Common in Portsmouth The actress praised the assembled veterans for their bravery, saying: …

Watch as King Charles attends D-Day ceremony alongside Queen and Prince William
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Watch as King Charles attends D-Day ceremony alongside Queen and Prince William

The Independent  

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King's personal battle to get to Normandy: Cancer-stricken Charles was 'adamant' he would be at D-Day anniversary events in the UK and abroad and made it his 'personal goal' to attend
9 months, 3 weeks ago

King's personal battle to get to Normandy: Cancer-stricken Charles was 'adamant' he would be at D-Day anniversary events in the UK and abroad and made it his 'personal goal' to attend

Daily Mail  

King Charles was adamant he would go to D-Day commemoration events in Britain and Normandy and made it a personal goal to attend, it is understood. King Charles shakes hands with D-Day veteran Jim Miller at Buckingham Palace yesterday Charles and Queen Camilla pose for a photo alongside D-Day veterans Arthur Oborne, Jim Miller, Bernard Morgan and John Dennett Meanwhile, …

D-Day's 80th anniversary commemorations begin with King Charles in the UK as world leaders head to France
9 months, 3 weeks ago

D-Day's 80th anniversary commemorations begin with King Charles in the UK as world leaders head to France

ABC  

In short: King Charles III has led Britain's D-Day's 80th anniversary commemorations, as he prepares to head to France in his first international trip since his cancer diagnosis. King Charles III has led Britain's D-Day's 80th anniversary commemorations, as he prepares to head to France in his first international trip since his cancer diagnosis. King Charles III has headed Britain's …

Eighty years on, British D-Day veterans sail to Normandy once again
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Eighty years on, British D-Day veterans sail to Normandy once again

Hindustan Times  

By Elizabeth Pineau and Gerhard Mey Eighty years on, British D-Day veterans sail to Normandy once again OUISTREHAM, France/PORTSMOUTH, England - British veterans sailed on Tuesday to Normandy where, 80 years ago this week, they fought to liberate France as part of D-Day, preparing to taking part in ceremonies marking a major turning point of World War Two. 'REMEMBER' Earlier …

With time short, veterans seize the chance to keep their D-Day memories alive for others
9 months, 3 weeks ago

With time short, veterans seize the chance to keep their D-Day memories alive for others

Associated Press  

LONDON — Ken Hay’s part in the invasion of Normandy lasted just a few weeks, but he wants to make sure the experiences of those who fought and died to end the Nazi grip on Europe live forever. He said his outreach isn’t to glorify war but to leave the message that “there must be a way, other than war, …

As their time runs short, D-Day veterans try to keep their memories alive for others
9 months, 3 weeks ago

As their time runs short, D-Day veterans try to keep their memories alive for others

NPR  

As their time runs short, D-Day veterans try to keep their memories alive for others toggle caption Gareth Fuller/AP LONDON — Ken Hay's part in the invasion of Normandy lasted just a few weeks, but he wants to make sure the experiences of those who fought and died to end the Nazi grip on Europe live forever. Sponsor Message Breaking …

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy is expected in Normandy for commemorations of 80 years since D-Day, Macron says
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy is expected in Normandy for commemorations of 80 years since D-Day, Macron says

Associated Press  

MESEBERG, Germany — French President Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday he will greet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy along with other world leaders in Normandy for the 80th anniversary commemorations of D-Day. President Joe Biden is also scheduled to attend this year’s commemorations of the landings that led to the liberation of France and Europe from Nazi Germany’s occupation. Macron said during …

King Charles III is ready to step out of UK for the first time since his cancer diagnosis
10 months, 1 week ago

King Charles III is ready to step out of UK for the first time since his cancer diagnosis

Hindustan Times  

King Charles III will be travelling for the first time outside the UK this Friday when he will attend and celebrate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, per the Buckingham Palace. King Charles III plans to travel to France next month for British ceremonies marking the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, while skipping the larger international event a …

King Charles III to travel to France for UK ceremonies marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day
10 months, 1 week ago

King Charles III to travel to France for UK ceremonies marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day

Associated Press  

LONDON — King Charles III plans to travel to France next month for British ceremonies marking the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, while skipping the larger international event a few miles away as he continues to be treated for cancer. Charles and Queen Camilla are expected to attend a ceremony at the British Normandy Memorial at Ver-sur-Mer on June …

D-Day anniversary a time to reflect on security of Europe, says Lord Dannatt
11 months, 3 weeks ago

D-Day anniversary a time to reflect on security of Europe, says Lord Dannatt

The Independent  

Get 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. Read our privacy policy The 80th anniversary of D-Day is a time to reflect …

Normandy honors World War II veterans on D-day’s 79th anniversary
1 year, 9 months ago

Normandy honors World War II veterans on D-day’s 79th anniversary

LA Times  

U.S. veterans salute during a ceremony to mark the 79th anniversary of D-day at the American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer, in Normandy, France. That’s how World War II veteran Marie Scott described D-day, as Tuesday’s ceremonies got underway in honor of those who fought for freedom in the largest naval, air and land operation in history. “People were dying in that …

British D-Day veterans return to Normandy for 79th anniversary of the WW2 invasion
1 year, 9 months ago

British D-Day veterans return to Normandy for 79th anniversary of the WW2 invasion

Daily Mail  

A total of 11 British veterans gathered in Ver-sur-Mer in Normandy on Monday British D-Day veterans have received an emotional welcome today as they returned to France to mark the 79th anniversary of the Normandy landings. War heroes from the UK's armed forces travelled across the Channel for a gathering at the British Normandy Memorial in the town of Ver-sur-Mer, …

Remembering D-Day: Key facts and figures about epochal World War II invasion
1 year, 9 months ago

Remembering D-Day: Key facts and figures about epochal World War II invasion

Associated Press  

OMAHA BEACH, France — The D-Day invasion that helped change the course of World War II was unprecedented in scale and audacity. As veterans and world dignitaries commemorate the 79th anniversary of the operation, here’s a look at some details about what happened: WHO TOOK PART Nearly 160,000 Allied troops landed in Normandy on June 6, 1944. The operation also …

Camilla gets a kiss from a decorated war veteran as she joins Charles for D-Day commemorations
5 years, 9 months ago

Camilla gets a kiss from a decorated war veteran as she joins Charles for D-Day commemorations

Daily Mail  

The Duchess of Cornwall received a cheeky peck on the cheek from a decorated war veteran today as she joined her husband to pay their respects to fallen soldiers on the 75th anniversary of D-Day. The Duchess of Cornwall greets veterans at a reception after the service at Bayeux in France - and receives a kiss from war veteran Arthur …

Trump joins Queen, world leaders to mark 75th D-Day
5 years, 9 months ago

Trump joins Queen, world leaders to mark 75th D-Day

The Quint  

Portsmouth, June 5 World leaders, including US President Donald Trump, joined Queen Elizabeth II, here on Wednesday, for the official commemorations marking the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings. The 93-year-old UK monarch was the last to arrive at the event, attended by some 300 veterans and other world leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel. …

Donald Trump, Queen Elizabeth II, world leaders, World War II veterans gather to mark D-Day anniversary in England’s Portsmouth
5 years, 9 months ago

Donald Trump, Queen Elizabeth II, world leaders, World War II veterans gather to mark D-Day anniversary in England’s Portsmouth

Firstpost  

Donald Trump, Queen Elizabeth II and 300 veterans are to gather on the south coast of England on Wednesday for a poignant ceremony marking the 75th anniversary of D-Day Portsmouth: US President Donald Trump, Queen Elizabeth II and 300 veterans are to gather on the south coast of England on Wednesday for a poignant ceremony marking the 75th anniversary of …

President Obama's Globe-Trotting, By The Numbers
10 years, 9 months ago

President Obama's Globe-Trotting, By The Numbers

NPR  

President Obama's Globe-Trotting, By The Numbers Enlarge this image toggle caption Alain Jocard/Pool/EPA/Landov Alain Jocard/Pool/EPA/Landov President Obama appeared in Normandy today to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the D-Day invasion. It's his fifth trip to France since becoming president, tying it with Mexico as the country Obama has visited most frequently. Marking D-Day In Normandy Obama is the fourth president …

Obama In Normandy For 70th Anniversary Of D-Day
10 years, 9 months ago

Obama In Normandy For 70th Anniversary Of D-Day

NPR  

Obama In Normandy For 70th Anniversary Of D-Day The sky over Normandy is brilliant blue on Friday. President Obama joins Queen Elizabeth, the leader of France and others in marking the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings during World War II. And today's gathering of world leaders reminds us that the world order that grew from that victory has still …

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