Events in the UK
5 June
The UK national event
Portsmouth will host a major national commemorative event to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
Thousands of members of the public will be invited to join D-Day veterans, Armed Forces personnel and VIP guests on Southsea Common.
D-Day veterans will be at the heart of the event, which will also feature military musicians, a Royal Air Force flypast and moving tributes from special guests.
The event will be broadcast live in the UK for those unable to attend in person.
Further details on how to register for this event will be announced in due course.
6 June
D-Day 80 remembrance service at the National Memorial Arboretum
On 06 June at 2pm the Royal British Legion will host a Remembrance Service to mark 80 years since D-Day within the grounds of the National Memorial Arboretum. The Arboretum will be open as normal on 6 June, and all visitors are welcome to watch the D-Day 80 Service of Remembrance within the grounds.
Alongside the service, the Royal British Legion will be welcoming eligible veterans and their families into a hosted event area. Entry into this area must be booked in advance and is subject to availability. To register your interest to attend this element of the day please complete our registration form by 23.59 on 28 March. Please note this application form should be completed only by those visitors wishing to apply to attend this element of the day.
