King Charles III of the United Kingdom emphasized the need for unity during a D-Day commemoration in France on Thursday. The event marked the 80th anniversary of the Allied landings in Normandy, a pivotal moment in World War II.
In Ver-sur-Mer, King Charles honored the fallen Allied soldiers and paid tribute to the French civilians who lost their lives and the brave members of the French resistance.
“With the deepest gratitude, we remember them and all those who served during that critical time,” he stated.
He highlighted a recurring lesson from history: “Free nations must stand together to oppose tyranny. Let us pray that such sacrifices are never required again.”
The King expressed his honor in having met numerous veterans over the years and listening to their testimonies.
“Our firsthand ability to learn from their stories is diminishing,” he noted. “However, our duty to remember them, their principles, and their accomplishments remains undiminished.”
In French, he addressed the “greatest tragedy of the landings,” referring to the civilians who perished in the battle for freedom. He also lauded the “remarkable courage and sacrifice of the French resistance.”
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