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Dozens of veterans of the Normandy Landings gathered at Southwick House in Hampshire today as a week of events marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day begins.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
30 children visited 10 Downing Street and HMS Belfast for the ultimate D-Day history lesson, transported on a Second World War-era red London bus.
Thousands of Armed Forces personnel and members of the public will take part in events in Normandy and Portsmouth this June.
A World War 1 soldier from Dundee who was identified in part through possible tartan fragments and a thistle brooch, has finally been laid to rest with full military honours.
More than a century after his death, the grave of World War 1 soldier Lance Corporal (L/Cpl) Edward Smith has finally been marked.
Portsmouth will host a major national commemorative event to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day, in June 2024.
High Commissioner Neil Wigan honours Second World War Veterans in Western Kenya.
Veterans of the Normandy campaign are invited to register if they would like to attend D-Day 80.
The memorial will host a major commemorative event to mark the 80th anniversary of the Normandy Landings in June 2024.
Bayeux War Cemetery will host veterans of the Normandy campaign during commemorations of the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
The MOD will support major events to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day in June 2024.
The British Embassy in Bangkok will be hosting this year's annual Remembrance Day Service at The British Club.
Nearly 200 organisations have been recognised in this year's Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Awards, the highest number since it launched in 2013.
Defence Secretary, Ben Wallace, spoke in Ver-sur-Mer, during an international ceremony at the British Normandy memorial to mark the 79th anniversary of D-Day.
To the men who showed great bravery and made the ultimate sacrifice for us and for our values. And for that we remember them.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Ben Wallace has written an open letter to troops encouraging them to support The Royal British Legion's annual Remembrance appeal.
This Friday the nation will join together to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe.
With 75 days to go to the 75th anniversary of VE Day, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced the UK Government’s plans for the commemorations.
Remembrance Day 2019 luncheon in Ghana remembers the service and sacrifice of British and Commonwealth Armed Forces and veterans in Ghana.
Minister Foster: Privileged to pay my respects to those from the 53rd Welsh Division who fell in the liberation of ‘s-Hertogenbosch 75 years ago
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