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D-Day 70
This year marks the 70th anniversary of the Normandy Landings, centred around the date of invasion, 6 June, known as “D-Day”. A series of major commemorations are planned to mark this historic occasion, with [events](/government/admin/publications/321093) planned in both the United Kingdom, and at various locations along the Normandy Coast.
The Ministry of Defence is working closely with partners across government and with external agencies to deliver a fitting programme of commemorations for veterans and their families to mark the anniversary. These include the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and Royal British Legion, the Commonwealth War Graves Commission and groups such as the Normandy Veterans Association.
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Military personnel have supported veterans commemorating the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy.
Prime Minister David Cameron commemorated D-Day with Her Majesty The Queen, veterans and other world leaders in Normandy.
Events in Normandy and Portsmouth commemorate the 70th anniversary of D-Day.
An official brochure for D-Day 70 produced in collaboration with The Royal British Legion and the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
