Southsea Common has been transformed into a phenomenal event space where thousands have come together to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Famous faces have been spotted including Lord David Cameron, Labour party leader, Kier Starmer, First Minister of Scotland, John Swinney, and many more. The event will be divided into two parts: The morning event, which took place between 11am and 1pm, and an evening event, which will take place between 8:30pm and 10pm. Dame Helen Mirren hosted the commemorations which featured military musician performances, special guests and a flypast by the Royal Air Force Red Arrows.
There was a sea of red, white and blue with members of the public dressed in their best patriotic outfits to pay homage to the veterans that fought for the country.
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Here are 97 pictures of the scenes in Southsea this morning:
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![First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff Ben Key (right) attends the UK's national commemorative event for the 80th anniversary of D-Day, hosted by the Ministry of Defence on Southsea Common in Portsmouth, Hampshire.Photo credit should read: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire:D-Day](https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmFmYzZjMjJjLTI2MmItNDBlNS05NWMyLTkxMWYwNzkyNWM2ZTpjYmRkNjgyYS1jM2VjLTRkNWMtYjdjZi0wNGFhYTE2MGUxYjI=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
9. D-Day 80th anniversary
First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff Ben Key (right) attends the UK's national commemorative event for the 80th anniversary of D-Day, hosted by the Ministry of Defence on Southsea Common in Portsmouth, Hampshire.Photo credit should read: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire:D-DayPhoto: Andrew Matthews:PA
![Arrival of HRH Prince of Wales. D-Day 80 national commemorative event, Southsea Common, Portsmouth
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10. D-Day 80th Anniversary
Arrival of HRH Prince of Wales. D-Day 80 national commemorative event, Southsea Common, Portsmouth Picture: Chris Moorhouse (050624-031)Photo: Chris Moorhouse
![Laura Payne and her son, Oakley, 14. D-Day 80 national commemorative event, Southsea Common, Portsmouth. Oakley's greatgrandfather, William Field, was a member of 47 Commando and landed on a Normandy beach on D-Day, the day before his 18th birthday
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11. D-Day 80 national commemorative event, Southsea Common
Laura Payne and her son, Oakley, 14. D-Day 80 national commemorative event, Southsea Common, Portsmouth. Oakley's greatgrandfather, William Field, was a member of 47 Commando and landed on a Normandy beach on D-Day, the day before his 18th birthday Picture: Chris Moorhouse (050624-003)Photo: Chris Moorhouse
![A Normandy veteran attending the UK's national commemorative event for the 80th anniversary of D-Day, hosted by the Ministry of Defence on Southsea Common in Portsmouth, Hampshire. Photo credit should read: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire](https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjMyYjg5ZGQ3LTUzMzQtNDFlMy05ZjYwLTJmOWNhYWIzMzU3ODpmNTliYTM5YS1kYTJmLTQxZDktOTNkNy02ZTQxNjllYjE4MGM=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
12. D-Day 80th anniversary
A Normandy veteran attending the UK's national commemorative event for the 80th anniversary of D-Day, hosted by the Ministry of Defence on Southsea Common in Portsmouth, Hampshire. Photo credit should read: Andrew Matthews/PA WirePhoto: Andrew Matthews