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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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