King Charles III and Queen Camilla King Charles III and Queen Camilla have joined World War Two veterans for a remembrance service to mark the 80th anniversary of VJ Day.
Some 33 men now aged between 96 and 105, who served in military in the Far East and Pacific, were the guests of honour at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire.
Wreaths were laid by the royal couple before a flypast featuring the RAF's Red Arrows and a national two-minute silence.
The event heard moving accounts and memories from veterans and civilians caught up in the war. Earlier, the King released an audio message in which he hailed the courage and sacrifice of the veterans.
King hails veterans' courage and sacrifice on VJ Day
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