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The King says VJ Day heroes will 'never be forgotten'

Posted by Karen on August 14, 2025, 5:24 pm

King Charles will honour those whose "service and sacrifice" helped to bring an end to World War Two in a personal message marking the 80th anniversary of VJ Day.

In an audio message recorded earlier this month, the King will vow that those who fought and died in the Pacific and Far East "shall never be forgotten".

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cz93j78ed87o

Re: The King says VJ Day heroes will 'never be forgotten'

Posted by Hollie24 on August 14, 2025, 6:11 pm, in reply to "The King says VJ Day heroes will 'never be forgotten'"

Prince Philip served in the Pacific fleet in the latter part of WWII and was on a ship in Tokyo Bay when Japan surrendered.

The Kings message for 80 Anniversary of VJ Day

Posted by Karen on August 15, 2025, 6:06 am, in reply to "The King says VJ Day heroes will 'never be forgotten'"

30 years ago - the 50th Anniversary of VJ Day

Posted by Karen on August 15, 2025, 6:09 am, in reply to "The King says VJ Day heroes will 'never be forgotten'"

Live: The King and Queen Attend National VJ Day 80th Anniversary Event

Posted by Karen on August 15, 2025, 6:57 am, in reply to "The King says VJ Day heroes will 'never be forgotten'"

Images from the ceremony

Posted by Karen on August 15, 2025, 8:18 am, in reply to "The King says VJ Day heroes will 'never be forgotten'"

https://www.gettyimages.co.uk/search/2/image?phraseprocessing=excludenaturallanguage&family=editorial&phrase=vj%20day&sort=best&events=776369748

Re: Images from the ceremony

Posted by Arlene on August 15, 2025, 11:14 am, in reply to "Images from the ceremony"

The Queen was definitely struggling to keep her emotions in check. I think King Charles was too. Very moving ceremony. So many gave their lives.

Re: Images from the ceremony

Posted by Hollie24 on August 15, 2025, 12:46 pm, in reply to "Re: Images from the ceremony"

I wonder if Camilla and Charles were thinking of their respective fathers, who both served in WWII with distinction.

Re: Images from the ceremony

Posted by stephen on August 15, 2025, 7:22 pm, in reply to "Re: Images from the ceremony"

Yes I Imagine so

Solumn Lament played at Dawn this morning at Edinburgh Castle

Posted by Karen on August 15, 2025, 10:44 am, in reply to "The King says VJ Day heroes will 'never be forgotten'"

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh attended a service...

Posted by Karen on August 15, 2025, 10:53 am, in reply to "The King says VJ Day heroes will 'never be forgotten'"

...service at the Scottish National War Memorial in Edinburgh Castle.

The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester attended a service at Norwich Cathedral

Posted by Karen on August 15, 2025, 11:04 am, in reply to "The King says VJ Day heroes will 'never be forgotten'"

https://x.com/sarahdiaryz/status/1956348879051399594

Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh remembers VJ Day

Posted by Karen on August 15, 2025, 11:10 am, in reply to "The King says VJ Day heroes will 'never be forgotten'"

https://www.facebook.com/TheBritishMonarchy/videos/228318255103456/

Re: Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh remembers VJ Day

Posted by Hollie24 on August 15, 2025, 12:42 pm, in reply to "Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh remembers VJ Day"

I knew--and posted above--that Philip had been in Tokyp Bay when Japan surrendered, but I didn't know his ship picked up POWs afterwards. I think that must have been an eye opener for him.

VJ 1945 London

Posted by Karen on August 15, 2025, 11:23 am, in reply to "The King says VJ Day heroes will 'never be forgotten'"

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