D-Day 80
The 80th anniversary of the Normandy Landings.
In 2024 the UK will commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Normandy Landings on 6 June 1944 with a series of major commemorations and events across the UK and in France.
Also known as D-Day, the historic operation saw the Allied Forces mount a large-scale invasion of Nazi-occupied France that ultimately tipped the course of the Second World War in the Allies’ favour.
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D-Day 80 Torch Of Commemoration lit by Prime Minister
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak today launched the commemorations for the 80th anniversary of D-Day by lighting a torch that will tour the UK before travelling to...
Prime Minister and Red Arrows to lead D-Day 80 commemorations
Thousands of Armed Forces personnel and members of the public will take part in events in Normandy and Portsmouth this June.
Register with the Royal British Legion to attend D-Day 80 as a veteran
Veterans of the Normandy campaign are invited to register if they would like to attend D-Day 80.
Find out more about D-Day 80 at the British Normandy Memorial
The memorial will host a major commemorative event to mark the 80th anniversary of the Normandy Landings in June 2024.
Find out more about CWGC Bayeux War Cemetery
Bayeux War Cemetery will host veterans of the Normandy campaign during commemorations of the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
