Events are being launched to mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, with the Arc de Triomphe flame set to sail into Portsmouth. The Torch of Commemoration relay, involving Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and CWGC Director General Claire Horton, is part of the commemoration. France's Freedom Flame has arrived in the UK on its way to the US as a gesture of gratitude for their roles on D-Day.
France’s Freedom Flame has arrived in the UK on its way to the US as part of a tour to thank the two countries for their key roles on D-Day ✍️: @PABenMitchell https://t.co/hdcYwXy5KC
Photo du Jour: Prime Minister @RishiSunak & Commonwealth War Graves Commission Director General, Claire Horton at the start of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission's Torch of Commemoration relay marking the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings. By Stefan Rousseau/PA https://t.co/xQLsfZCKH4
The Torch of Commemoration Find out more at https://t.co/tM9ok2rV8W #LegacyofLiberation #DDay80 https://t.co/mK5j999wbj
D-Day 80: Arc de Triomphe flame set to sail into Portsmouth https://t.co/91mZxvzlji #bbcsouthnews
D-Day 80: Arc de Triomphe flame set to sail into Portsmouth https://t.co/z8lLQTbAE1
Watch live as Defence Secretary @grantshapps and Commonwealth War Graves Commission Director General Claire Horton launch events marking the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings https://t.co/HXBndTPAez