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STV News
an hour ago
- STV News
King vows sacrifices made by VJ Day heroes 'shall never be forgotten'
The King will pledge that the service and sacrifice of those who fought and died in the Pacific and Far East 'shall never be forgotten', in a message to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. The King's audio message to the nation, realms and Commonwealth echoes a broadcast made by his grandfather, King George VI, on August 15 1945, known as VJ Day. It stands for Victory over Japan Day and marks the surrender of Japanese forces, which ended the Second World War. In the six-minute message, the King will reflect on the horrors experienced by prisoners of war and the innocent civilians of occupied lands in the region, whose suffering 'reminds us that war's true cost extends beyond battlefields, touching every aspect of life'. Charles will describe how the heroes of VJ Day 'gave us more than freedom; they left us the example of how it can and must be protected, with victory made possible by close collaboration between nations, 'across vast distances, faiths and cultural divides'. He will say this demonstrated that, 'in times of war and in times of peace, the greatest weapons of all are not the arms you bear but the arms you link'. The message was recorded earlier this month in the Morning Room at Clarence House and will be released ahead of a Service of Remembrance at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire, hosted by the Royal British Legion in partnership with the government. Subscribe free to our weekly newsletter for exclusive and original coverage from ITV News. Direct to your inbox every Friday morning. The King and Queen will attend the service and then meet Second World War veterans during a reception. The Prince and Princess of Wales are not expected to attend any public events to mark the anniversary as they continue their summer break with their three children. However, other senior members of the Royal Family will participate. The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh will attend a service at the Scottish National War Memorial, Edinburgh Castle, organised by the Royal British Legion Scotland. The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester will attend the Far East Prisoners of War VJ Day 80th Anniversary Service at Norwich Cathedral, before joining a second commemorative service dedicated to the Children and Families of the Far East Prisoners of War in Suffolk. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Daily Mirror
5 hours ago
- Daily Mirror
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. The King has paid tribute to those who fought and died in the Pacific and Far East for the 80th anniversary of VJ Day, saying their service and sacrifice 'shall never be forgotten'. In an echo of the historic address delivered by his grandfather, King George VI, announcing the end of the Second World War on August 15, 1945, the monarch has recorded a special message to the Nation, Realms and Commonwealth to mark the occasion. During the six minute audio broadcast, Charles will reference the experience endured by Prisoners of War, and to the innocent civilians of occupied lands in the region, whose suffering ' reminds us that war's true cost extends beyond battlefields, touching every aspect of life'. The King's message, exclusively revealed by The Mirror earlier this month, was recorded last week in the Morning Room at Clarence House. In the personally penned address, Charles will also describe how the heroes of VJ Day 'gave us more than freedom; they left us the example of how it can and must be protected', since victory was made possible by close collaboration between nations, 'across vast distances, faiths and cultural divides'. His Majesty will also comment on how the selfless determination of our greatest generation demonstrated that, 'in times of war and in times of peace, the greatest weapons of all are not the arms you bear but the arms you link'. The King's full message will be released at 7.30am in the UK tomorrow as commemorations take place across the world. On August 15, 1945, King George VI spoke to the nation to herald the beginning of a new era for Britain and Europe, saying: 'Japan has surrendered, so let us join in thanking Almighty God that war has ended throughout the world, and that in every country men may now turn their industry, skill, and science to repairing its frightful devastation and to building prosperity and happiness. 'Our sense of deliverance is overpowering, and with it all, we have a right to feel that we have done our duty. I ask you again at this solemn hour to remember all who have laid down their lives, and all who have endured the loss of those they love.' As part of national commemorations next week the country is set to fall silent for two minutes to honour the 80th anniversary of VJ Day. The King and Queen will also tomorrow attend a service of remembrance at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire, featuring a 400-strong contingent from the armed forces, a display by the Red Arrows and historic planes from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. Organised in collaboration with the Royal British Legion (RBL), the remembrance service will be attended by Second World War veterans, who Charles and Camilla will meet. As part of the commemorations this year, the King, 76, in January travelled to Poland to commemorate 80 years since the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau. The monarch said "the act of remembering the evils of the past remains a vital task" as he met Holocaust survivors in Poland. While VE Day, on May 8, 1945, marked the conclusion of the war in Europe, the fight against Japanese forces in Asia and the Pacific continued for three more months, involving thousands of British and Commonwealth troops. During four days of commemorations in London, King Charles welcomed some of the last remaining WWII veterans and their families to Buckingham Palace for a special engagement to acknowledge their sacrifice. At a concert in Horse Guards Parade he further echoed the words of his grandfather saying: 'His words echo down through history as all this week, and especially today, we unite to celebrate and remember with an unwavering and heartfelt gratitude, the service and sacrifice of the wartime generation who made that hard-fought victory possible. "While our greatest debt is owed to all those who paid the ultimate price, we should never forget how the war changed the lives of virtually everyone.'
Wales Online
7 days ago
- Wales Online
King Charles to address nation next week
King Charles to address nation next week King Charles has pre-recorded an audio message that will be broadcast on August 15, Buckingham Palace has confirmed King Charles III during a visit to RAF Lossiemouth in Moray (Image: PA) Buckingham Palace has announced that King Charles will address the nation next week, in commemoration of the 80th anniversary of VJ Day. The King has pre-recorded an audio message scheduled for broadcast on August 15, marking the anniversary of Japan's surrender to the Allies after the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945, which effectively concluded the Second World War. The Welsh surname that could mean you're related to the Royal family and how to check. The message will be aired prior to a remembrance service attended by the King and Queen, Second World War veterans, and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire. For our free daily briefing on the biggest issues facing the nation, sign up to the Wales Matters newsletter here The BBC will broadcast the service live, honouring all those who served in the Asia-Pacific theatre. This includes recipients of the Burma Star, British Indian Army veterans, former prisoners of war, and those who participated in key battles such as Kohima and Imphal in India. The Royal British Legion, in collaboration with the Government, is hosting the event. The King and his wife, along with other senior figures, will lay floral tributes, reports the Manchester Evening News. A national two-minute silence will culminate in an aerial display by the Red Arrows. The service will conclude with a flypast by the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, followed by a reception attended by the King and Queen with Second World War veterans. While Charles and Camilla will be present at the National Memorial Arboretum event, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh are set to attend a service at the Scottish National War Memorial at Edinburgh Castle, organised by the Royal British Legion Scotland. Simultaneously, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester will join the congregation at the Far East Prisoners of War VJ Day 80th Anniversary Service at Norwich Cathedral. They will then proceed to a second commemorative service dedicated to the Children and Families of the Far East Prisoners of War in Suffolk. Article continues below Before VJ Day, Sophie is scheduled to meet Second World War veteran Jim Wren, who was serving on HMS Repulse when he was captured and held on the Indonesian island of Sumatra until the war's end. The 80th anniversary of VJ Day commemorations will wrap up with a reception for veterans at Windsor Castle later in the autumn.
