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King to warn that sacrifices of VJ Day veterans should 'never be forgotten'
King Charles and Queen Camilla will lead a national service at the National Memorial Arboretum to honour 33 veterans aged 96 to 105 who served in the Far East during World War II.
- The King and Queen will honor veterans on VJ Day's 80th anniversary at the National Memorial Arboretum, with 33 veterans attending the service.
- Around 1,500 guests will hear first-hand testimonies from veterans, including Joseph Hammond, who fought in brutal conditions in Burma and shared insights on peace and war.
- The service will feature a national two-minute silence, flypasts, and will be broadcast live on BBC One, hosted by Celia Imrie.
- Atkinson, Director General of the Royal British Legion, stated that this commemoration is a privilege and a chance to thank the veterans for their service, marking a significant anniversary for the country.
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King to warn that sacrifices of VJ Day veterans should 'never be forgotten'
King Charles and Queen Camilla will also publicly mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in the Far East by attending a national service of remembrance at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire.
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