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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D Day 80 commemorations on Southsea Common, Southsea, on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. Picture: Sarah Standing (050624-3450)Photo: Sarah Standing
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Foreign Secretary Lord David Cameron 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
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People look at the names on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial ahead of 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
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Thousands of people have turned out for Southsea Common's D-Day 80 anniversary event which will welcome the King, Queen and the Prince of Wales. Picture Credit: Sarah StandingPhoto: Sarah Standing