US EditionKing to warn that sacrifices of VJ Day veterans should 'never be forgotten'
King Charles and Queen Camilla will lead a national service at the National Memorial Arboretum to honour 33 veterans aged 96 to 105 who served in the Far East during World War II.
- On August 15, 2025, King Charles will deliver a six-minute speech commemorating 80 years since Japan’s surrender in 1945, honoring the end of World War II in the Pacific.
- The event honors the end of World War Two in the Far East, following atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and the war's true cost beyond battlefields.
- King Charles will highlight that the victory was made possible through strong international cooperation that bridged great geographical distances as well as differences in religion and culture.
- He will pledge that the dedication and sacrifices of those who served and lost their lives in the conflicts across the Pacific and Far East will always be remembered, with the commemorations concluding in a national two-minute silence followed by a Red Arrows flypast.
- Following his speech, the King and Queen will meet Second World War veterans at a reception hosted with the Royal British Legion and attend a televised remembrance service with the Prime Minister.
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Britain today commemorates the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day (VJ Day)
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On VJ day, king pays tribute to UK veterans, warns of war's 'true cost'
King Charles III Friday lauded the "courage" of veterans and civilians who paid a high price to end World War II, leading UK commemorations for the 80th anniversary of VJ Day.
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