The King delivers speech at D-Day anniversary in Normandy
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The King delivers speech at D-Day anniversary in Normandy
The King has led the tributes at a ceremony in Normandy to mark the 80th anniversary of the operation.
His Majesty paid tribute to those who “did not flinch when the moment came” on D-Day in his address to leaders and veterans at the commemoration service.
Report by Kennedyl.
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