King says VJ Day heroes will 'never be forgotten'
Summary
King Charles will deliver a message to honor the heroes of VJ Day on the 80th anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War Two. He will attend a remembrance service with the Queen and the Prime Minister to remember those who fought and died in the Pacific and Far East. VJ Day is recognized on August 15, marking Japan's surrender in 1945.Key Facts
- King Charles will record a message to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VJ Day.
- VJ Day stands for Victory over Japan Day and marks Japan's surrender ending World War Two.
- The King and Queen, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer, will join a remembrance service at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire.
- About 71,000 soldiers from Britain and the Commonwealth died fighting Japan, including over 12,000 held as prisoners of war.
- King Charles' message will draw from his grandfather, King George VI's original 1945 broadcast announcing the war's end.
- During the service, a two-minute silence will be held, ending with a flypast by the RAF Red Arrows.
- The royal couple will meet veterans who served in the Far East and their families at a reception following the service.
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