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'They did not flinch': King Charles leads tributes on 80th anniversary of D-Day landings

Source: Aaron Chown/PA Wire

The King paid tribute to those who “did not flinch when the moment came” on D-Day as he spoke at a ceremony to mark the 80th anniversary of the military operation which changed the course of the Second World War.

Prince William also thanked veterans for fighting for freedom as he stepped in to represent Britain on the world stage at a ceremony to honour the heroes of D-Day.

The Prince of Wales joined world leaders including US president , 's  and 's  at Omaha Beach, to mark the historic event on its 80th anniversary. While in France, Prince William also met Ukrainian President , as war between Ukraine and

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