3 h. ago VJ Day LIVE: King Charles to address nation on 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan

VJ Day is expected to see King Charles reflect on the horrors experienced by prisoners of war and innocent civilians of occupied lands in the Pacific and Far East

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7 h. ago Eighty years after Victory in the Pacific Day, Ron – now 101 – remembers a slightly lonely celebration

Ron Gee Kee was a naval coder in Darwin when news came on 15 August 1945 that Japan had surrendered to the allies Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastBen Chifley called it a “glorious moment”. On 15 August 1945 half a million people poured on to the streets of Sydney to celebrate the end of six years of war.News spread quickly after Emperor Hirohito announced that Japan had accepted the allies’ demand for unconditional surrender. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago VJ Day: Powerful images of 33 'forgotten' war heroes to be honoured by nation

Many of the veterans have never told their story before registering with the Royal British Legion to be part of commemorations to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory Over Japan

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11 h. ago King Charles to make 'important' speech to entire nation at this exact time tomorrow

King Charles will address the nation from 7.30am tomorrow morning to mark the 80th anniversary of VJ Day, in a special message to the nation, Realms and Commonwealth

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13 h. ago King Charles to address nation on 80th anniversary of VJ Day tomorrow morning

The monarch has recorded a special message to the Nation, Realms and Commonwealth, to make the occasion.

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14 h. ago King Charles will address the nation tomorrow morning at 7.30am

In words echoed by his grandfather, King George VI, King Charles has acknowledged the service and sacrifice of those who fought and died in the Second World War.

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6 d. ago Spectacular ceremonies for VJ Day revealed with historic WWII touches

Flypasts and a sunset light show are among the spectacular ceremonies to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan next week, with a full plan revealed by the Government

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7 d. ago King Charles to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VJ Day with an address to the nation

The King will commemorate the 80th anniversary of VJ Day with an address to the nation, Buckingham Palace has announced.

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7 d. ago King Charles to make historic address in tribute to thousands who died in war

King Charles will make a historic address to the nation next week as he honours the thousands of British soldiers who perished for our freedom during the Second World War.

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7 d. ago King Charles to make historic address in days echoing words of his grandfather

The King is preparing to make an historic address next week to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VJ Day, when allied forces celebrated victory over Japan at the end of the Second World War

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