UK marks the 80th anniversary of VJ Day
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Prince William and Kate Middleton issued an emotional message while marking the 80th anniversary of VJ Day, aka Victory Over Japan Day. On Friday, Aug. 15, the Prince and Princess of Wales took to X with a post remembering the official end of World War II in Japan.
King Charles will vow that the service and sacrifice of Second World War heroes who fought and died in the Pacific and Far East will never be forgotten.
One of the RAF Red Arrows experienced a bird strike on the way to a flypast on Friday. The aerobatic display team were headed to the National Memorial Arboretum, near Lichfield, Staffordshire, to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VJ Day, when the strike happened.
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Britain's King Charles on Friday released a message commemorating the 80th anniversary of VJ Day, which marks the Allied victory over Japan and the end of World War Two, reflecting on current conflicts and warning that the cost of war reaches far beyond battlefields.
The Prince and Princess of Wales found themselves in hot water this VJ Day, despite issuing a sentimental statement online. For those unfamiliar with the annual UK celebration, it takes place on the 14 August every year to mark the anniversary of Japan's surrender to the allied forces during World War II.
The Town Council raised the flag on Thursday morning ahead of the 80th anniversary, which marks the date of Japan's surrender in World War Two.
The Prince and Princess of Wales posted a personal message on social media remembering the “courage, sacrifice and resilience” of all who served.
The royals came together to honor the British and Commonwealth troops who fought in WWII, but Prince William and Kate were notably absent.
VJ Day commemorations, a visit from a vice president and a lightning strike are just some of the topics covered in this week's Gloucestershire in Pictures. The vice president of the United States JD Vance was labelled "a bit of a mouth" by locals after holidaying with his family in an English country manor this week.