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(Archived) D-Day 70

This year marks the 70th anniversary of the Normandy Landings, centred around the date of invasion, 6 June, known as “D-Day”. A series of major commemorations are planned to mark this historic occasion, with [events](/government/admin/publications/321093) planned in both the United Kingdom, and at various locations along the Normandy Coast.

Organisations: Ministry of Defence

The Ministry of Defence is working closely with partners across government and with external agencies to deliver a fitting programme of commemorations for veterans and their families to mark the anniversary. These include the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and Royal British Legion, the Commonwealth War Graves Commission and groups such as the Normandy Veterans Association.

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UK military honour D-Day 70

Military personnel have supported veterans commemorating the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy.

PM joins veterans in Normandy for D-Day 70th anniversary

Prime Minister David Cameron commemorated D-Day with Her Majesty The Queen, veterans and other world leaders in Normandy.

Military descend from the skies to mark D-Day 70

Events in Normandy and Portsmouth commemorate the 70th anniversary of D-Day.

D-Day 70 official brochure

An official brochure for D-Day 70 produced in collaboration with The Royal British Legion and the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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• D-Day 70: application form for award of the Legion D’Honneur
  • 12 January 2026
  • Form
• UK military honour D-Day 70
  • 9 June 2014
  • News story
• HMS Belfast marks D-Day 70
  • 6 June 2014
  • News story

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• UK military honour D-Day 70
  • 9 June 2014
  • News story
• HMS Belfast marks D-Day 70
  • 6 June 2014
  • News story
• We will remember them
  • 6 June 2014
  • News story

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Guidance and regulation

• D-Day 70 official brochure
  • 6 June 2014
  • Guidance
• Accreditation and funding for D-Day 70 commemorations in France
  • 13 May 2014
  • Guidance
• D-Day 70 events
  • 25 April 2014
  • Guidance

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