During the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, King Charles of the United Kingdom expressed his admiration for the Allied soldiers who landed in France to drive out Nazi forces. He called for prayers that such sacrifices would never have to be made again. Charles emphasized the importance of free nations standing together to oppose tyranny, a lesson that has echoed across the decades.
The D-Day invasion remains history’s largest amphibious operation and a crucial turning point in World War II. Many of the surviving veterans of this attack are now over 100 years old. During a ceremony in Normandy, French President Emmanuel Macron awarded the Legion d’Honneur to Christian Lamb, a 103-year-old member of the British naval service who helped plan the landings. Macron praised her as a hero and expressed France’s gratitude to all the British troops who landed on D-Day.
In Colleville-sur-Mer, Macron also presented the Legion d’Honneur to US veterans, acknowledging their sacrifice and heroism. He thanked them for their service and assured them that France would never forget their contributions. The rows of white marble crosses in the cemetery serve as a poignant reminder of the toll the invasion took on Allied forces.
As world leaders and veterans gathered to commemorate the D-Day landings, the events served as a powerful reminder of the importance of unity and sacrifice in the face of tyranny. The courage and bravery of those who fought in Normandy will never be forgotten.