Alderney marks 80th anniversary of Liberation Day
Held at the harbour and conducted by the Reverend David Knight, a morning service saw the police, RNLI and other emergency services come together with islanders.
It was followed by a parade, performed by the Force 135 living history group, through the town to Royal Connaught Square before an address was delivered by President of the States William Tate.
In his speech, he paid tribute to the islanders who had returned to Alderney several months after liberation.
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He praised them for rebuilding their homes and re-establishing their constitution.
The raising of the Union flag then followed along with the singing of the national anthem.
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