Friday 17 May 2024

80th Anniversary of D-Day - Royal Attendance at Events in Normandy, France

Vladimir Putin at celebrating the 70th anniversary of D-Day (2014-06-06; 05)
Group Photo of Heads of State during 70th Anniversary of D-Day Events
Kremlin.ru, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

On June 6th, 1994, the "Allies" launched their invasion of Normandy, France by water and air. The battle of Normandy lasted over 2 months. The term "D-Day" is a military designation used to denote the day on which a combat attack or operation is set to begin. The "D" simply stands for "day." 

D-Day was a important event as it was a turning point in World War II that led to the liberation of Western Europe from Nazi occupation.  

June 5th 

  • Smaller/Country Specific Events
    • Royal British Legion Service of Commemoration at Bayeuz War Cemetery
      • Attending: 
        • Princess Anne of UK & Sir Tim Laurence 
    • Service of Remembrance at Bayeuz Cathedral
      • Attending: 
        • Princess Anne of UK & Sir Tim Laurence 

June 6th 

    • Main Events
      • International Commemorative Ceremony on Omaha Beach
        • Attending: 
          • King Philippe & Queen Mathilde of Belgium
          • King Frederik of Denmark
          • Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg 
          • Prince Albert of Monaco
          • King William-Alexander & Queen Maxima of the Netherlands
          • Crown Prince Haakon of Norway
          • Prince William of UK
      • Reception by French President Macron 
        • Attending: 
          • King Philippe & Queen Mathilde of Belgium
          • (I would expect most of the Royals attending the Ceremony earlier)
    • Smaller/Country Specific Events
      • Royal British Legion Commemorative Event at British Normandy Memorial 
        • Attending: 
          • King Charles & Queen Camilla of UK
      • Canadian Commemorative Ceremony at Juno Beach Centre
        • Attending: 
          • Prince William of UK
      • Ceremony at the Danish monument outside of Sainte Marie du Mont
        • Attending:
          • King Frederik of Denmark

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