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    Camilla's tears for D-Day heroes: Queen overcome with emotion at event marking 80th anniversary

    by Michael Howie Jun 05, 2024 4 minutes
    Source: REUTERS

    Queen Camilla appeared overcome with emotion as King Charles paid tribute to the “courage, resilience and solidarity” of veterans during commemorations for the 80th anniversary of D-Day.

    Their Majesties joined the Prince of Wales, leading UK politicians and veterans at a major event in Portsmouth on Wednesday.

    The Queen appeared emotional following words from Royal Navy serviceman Eric Bateman, as pictures showed the King appear to wipe a tear from his eye during the event.

    Addressing the crowd, Charles said: “The stories of courage, resilience and solidarity we have heard today and throughout our lives cannot fail

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