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The 80th Anniversary of VJ Day and Royal Commemorations
Next week marks a significant milestone: the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan (VJ) Day, which symbolized the end of the Second World War in the Pacific. The royal family will participate prominently in commemorations across the UK and beyond, emphasizing the importance of honoring those who served and sacrificed.
King Charles III will lead the royal tributes. He has prepared a personal address scheduled to be delivered on the morning of August 15th, the official date marking VJ Day. His involvement underscores the royal family’s longstanding tradition of paying respect to the Armed Forces and remembering history’s pivotal moments.