Prince William and Kate Middleton also took a break from their summer holidays to send a poignant message in honor of VJ Day:
Today, on the 80th anniversary of VJ Day, we remember the courage, sacrifice, and resilience of all who served. Today we especially think of those British and Commonwealth troops who fought in the Asia-Pacific.
We owe an enduring debt to the generation who gave so much, and to…
King Charles, Queen Camilla in tears honoring fallen WWII soldiers on VJ Day 80th anniversary: photos
King Charles III and Queen Camilla attended the Service of Remembrance to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of VJ Day at The National Memorial Arboretum today in Alrewas, Staffordshire, on Friday — in tears as they honored fallen soldiers.
Victory over Japan Day, or VJ Day, marks the announcement of Japan’s acceptance of the Potsdam Declaration on August 15, 1945, which ended WWII on that front.
Charles wore military regalia, with Camilla in a white ensemble at the service.
The couple was seen tearing up at the event, when film producer Yavar Abbas mentioned the King’s cancer treatment during his words at the service, with the queen wiping her eyes with a tissue.
The king greeted those in attendance, and accompanied Camilla when placing flowers down for those who served in the war.
Royal British Legion National President Vice Admiral Paul Bennett and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer were also at the event hosted by the Royal British Legion in partnership with the Government.
The day also included The Red Arrows flypast, similar to the Royal Air Force’s flypast at the annual Trooping the Colour in London back in June.
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