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King says VJ Day heroes will 'never be forgotten'

King Charles III has honoured those whose "service and sacrifice" helped to bring an end to World War Two in a personal message marking the 80th anniversary of VJ Day. In an audio message recorded earlier this month, the King vowed that those who fought and died in the Pacific and Far East "shall never be forgotten".

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Flag raised in Northallerton to mark 80th anniversary of VJ Day

A flag was raised in Northallerton to mark the 80th anniversary of VJ Day. The ceremony took place at County Hall on Friday, August 15, with a two-minute silence held at the remembrance memorial. Victory over Japan Day marks the surrender of Imperial Japan on August 15,

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King and Queen lead two-minute silence to mark 80 years since VJ Day

Victory over Japan Day is marked each year on 15 August - the date in 1945 when Japan surrendered to the Allied forces and World War Two ended.

Japan marks 80th anniversary of WWII surrender

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Japan marks 80th anniversary of WWII surrender

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba expressed “remorse” over the war in an Aug. 15 address. The regretful behavior reflects a change in perception of Japan’s actions during World War II, as former premier Shinzo Abe shunned the topic in 2013.

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Commemorations For 80th Anniversary of Victory Over Japan

The King and Queen have led a two minute silence to mark the 80th anniversary of VJ Day, the date in 1945 when Japan surrendered, bringing the Second World War to an end. We use cookies to give you the best online experience.

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette · 22h

Japan marks anniversary of war surrender

Japan paid tribute Friday to nearly 3 million war dead as the country marked its surrender that ended World War II 80 years ago, as concern grows about the rapidly fading memories of the tragedy of war and the bitter lessons from the era of Japanese militarism.

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When is VJ Day 2025 and what is the date about?

Its officially Victory over Japan Day (VJ Day) and as part of his speech King Charles has sent a stark message about current ...

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'VJ Day wasn't of any great consequence to us'

A 100-year-old World War Two veteran said VJ Day did not seem to be of any "great consequence" at the time, even though he ...

80th VJ Day service is poignant moment for veteran

A World War Two special forces veteran says a service to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day will be "a ...

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King Willem-Alexander pays tribute to VJ Day heroes in touching message

King Willem-Alexander had paid a touching tribute to VJ Day heroesOn Friday, August 15, the monarch stepped out to mark the ...

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Isle of Man falls silent to mark VJ Day 80 years on

The Isle of Man has fallen silent to mark the 80th anniversary of VJ Day. Victory over Japan Day is commemorated on 15 August ...

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VJ Day: Sacrifice that shaped a generation

EIGHTY years ago to the day, an unfamiliar voice drifted over Japanese airwaves. Emperor Hirohito, speaking in formal, ...

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King Charles lauds Duchess Sophie, Prince Edward’s special role on VJ Day

King Charles has given an update on Duchess Sophie and Prince Edward’s royal duty on Victory over Japan Day.On Friday, August ...

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King Charles warns of war's 'true cost' at VJ Day's 80th anniversary

Britain's King Charles on Friday released a message commemorating the 80th anniversary of VJ Day, which marks the Allied ...

Putin 'ready to make deal' and VJ Day 80 years on

The Guardian leads with Trump's comments that Putin is ready to "make a deal" at their Alaska meeting, but concerns linger ...

Here’s why Rhode Island is the only state that celebrates Victory Day

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Like Del’s Lemonade or the Gaspee parade, Victory Day is one of the Ocean State’s unique summertime ...

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Top 10 facts about VJ (Victory in Japan) Day

The announcement of Japan’s surrender came on 15 August 1945. That’s the date people in the UK , Australia, and many other ...

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