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King Charles says war heroes will 'never be forgotten' in VJ Day address
King Charles honors VJ Day heroes with a remembrance service, two-minute silence, and aerial displays marking 80 years since WWII ended in the Pacific, organizers said.
- In marking 80 years since Victory over Japan Day, King Charles vows sacrifices “shall never be forgotten” during his live BBC address at 7:30pm today.
- While World War II ended in Europe on May 8, 1945, fighting in the Pacific continued until August 15, marking Japan’s surrender and the end of WWII in the Pacific and Far East.
- Veterans, including King Charles, and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will attend a service at the National Memorial Arboretum, Staffordshire, followed by a two-minute silence and aerial displays by the Red Arrows and the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.
- The King Charles will close the service by emphasizing that veterans’ sacrifices shall never be forgotten while laying tributes, alongside Queen Camilla and senior figures, hosted by the Royal British Legion and the UK Government.
- King Charles will emphasize that VJ Day heroes ‘gave us more than freedom’ and stress that victory relied on collaboration across nations, faiths, and cultures, highlighting that ‘the bonds you form’ are the greatest weapons.
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UK king, Starmer lead VJ Day tributes to WWII veterans, survivors
King Charles III led commemorations Friday for World War II veterans and those who lived through the devastating conflict, lauding their "courage" as Britain marked the 80th anniversary of VJ Day.
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