King and queen will honor World War II Legendary on the 80th anniversary of VJ Day.
Royal British Legion (RBL) On Friday, there will be guests of honor in the service of remembrance in the National Memorial Arboratum.
Among them, there will be 33 veterans between the ages of 96 to 105 years who serve in the Far East and Calm,
Charles, Patron of RBL, CamilaAnd Sir Kir Stmper will participate in the program that honors the British, Commonwealth And the giants of the friendly countries served in the Far East theaters of the war, including Myanmar and Pacific and the Indian Ocean regions.
Beyond service, in an audio address made for the king, the nationIt will swear that the sacrifice of the heroes fighting in the campaigns will never be forgotten “.
He will reflect on the magnitude experienced by the prisoners of the war and the innocent citizens of the land occupied in the region “whose pain reminds us that the actual cost of war extends beyond the battlefields, touching every aspect of life”.
Charles will describe how the cooperation of countries “the greatest weapons of all are not the weapons you have tolerated, but in the time of peace, but you have weapons linked”.
About 1,500 guests at the National Smritiotsav will listen to the testifies from the veterans who experienced a struggle in the Far East before the end of the war when the atomic bombs fell on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, JapanSurrender and VJ Day on 15 August 1945.
The service will begin with a national two-minute silence and will include the Battle of the Red Arrow and The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, Hurricane and Lancaster Battle-playing in the morning in the far-east section of the arboratum with monk bagpipers.
The Prime Minister on Thursday made a special welcome to the veterans at Downing Street, on which he described the government as one of the “service”.
He said: “I sat on this roof this morning with President Zelansky, who is fighting for the same values as we were fighting.
“And so when we never forget that we never forget, we have to pass on the stories of those who have gone before us.”
During Thursday’s garden party, an experienced Stanley Ellis, a 103 -year -old,, and her daughter, could be seen showing the Prime Minister paintings taken during the war.
Sir Kir said: “Eighty years after our victory in World War II, we pay our honors to many people who fought, they were caught, and the last sacrifice in the Far East.
“Our country gives a great loan for those who fought for a better future, so we can enjoy freedom and life today. We should respect that sacrifice with every new generation.”
Many arboretum veterans at Staffordshire’s Alrivales never told their story before registering with RBL to register with RBL to mark the 80th anniversary of victory over Japan.
On Friday, veterans participated in the event served in the British Army, Royal Navy and Royal Air Force, including roles deployed on submarines, mines and destroyers, a spitfire pilot and a combat cameraman.
The oldest veteran Yawar Abbas and Owen Filers are 105 years old, and other attendees include two of the last living concerned – Charlie Richards, 104, and Sid Machin, 101 – who served in the units of elite special forces known for their deep forest war strategy as part of the operation.
Shri Richards, Northamptonshire – who served in the 7th Battalion of the Lecesterreshare Regiment, spent months behind the enemy lines, which, stretching Japanese supply and communication, pulling with all reluctant mules and heavy equipment.
He said: “I am very proud to participate in RBL’s national program, and I think it will be a very poignant moment for those of us.
“I want to represent all those who saw action in the Far East and remembered those who never made it home, including my best friends and comrades, son Johnson, who were killed in action in Burma. It would be such a special day for me and my family.”
100 -year -old Joseph Hamond, whose testimony will be shared during service, will be watching live broadcast from her home 3,000 miles in Ghana.
Mr. Hammond fought a fight under cruel circumstances near the Irawadi River in Burma in the 82nd division and faced a serious eye injury and stayed in the hospital until the war was over.
In 2020, he went 14 miles in seven days to raise £ 500,000 for frontline workers and veterans during the Kovid epidemic.
Mr. Hammond said: “Why should this happen? The man is killing his fellow man. Humanity, destroying humanity. Never allow our country to go in this way. It’s not good. It is not good. I know how it feels, so I will have to advise everyone to keep away from war. Let us continue to enjoy our peace.”
The service will be broadcast live on BBC One from 11.30 am and will be hosted by actress and writer Celia Imi.
Emri said: “This is an honor for hosting this important opportunity with the Royal British Legion, to pay homage to these courageous and inspiring veterans who are capable of joining us in the National Memorial Arboretum on VJ Day, and to remember those who never made it home.”
Mark Atkinson, Director General of Royal British Legion, said: “Leading the nation on the 80th anniversary of VJ Day for RBL is a huge privilege, which is with our memory in the National Memorial Arboratory Broadcasting on BBC One.
“The victory over Japan was not possible without the diverse contribution of the Army forces of the UK, Commonwealth and beyond, and it is one of our last occasions to thank the veterans who fought in the Far East and Pacific to sacrifice and sacrifice their service and sacrifice.
“Their contribution ended World War II and it is a moment to come together for the country and to remember this important anniversary and pay tribute to their courage and bravery.”
About 5 million men and women served in British armed forces During World War II, millions of people were raised more in the Commonwealth including pre-division India, Australia, Canada and African and Caribbean countries.
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandi said: “We should never forget this important part of our national story. Coming together to listen to the stories of our brave VJ Day, we can make sure that the legacy of our British armed forces and the people of the Commonwealth are passed on future generations.”
From 9 pm on Friday evening, hundreds of buildings across the country will be burnt to Mark VJ 80, including Buckingham Palace, 10 Downing Street, House of ParliamentThe Tower of London, Tower 42, The Shard, Blackpool Tower, Gateshead Millennium Bridge, Durham Cathedral, Cardiff Castle, Cenotaf, Kranji War Memorial and Dover’s White Cliffs in Singapore.