
Princess Anne praises inspirational Chelsea Pensioners at this year's Founder's Day
The hospital was founded over 330 years ago by King Charles II to provide a home for veterans "broken by age or war"
The hospital was founded over 330 years ago by King Charles II to provide a home for veterans "broken by age or war"
Addressing the veterans directly, William said: 'Thank you for our freedom and thank you for your service.'
Veterans could be seen wiping their eyes with tissues as the King spoke at the national commemorative event in France.
Princess Anne andher husband Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, joined veterans and their families at the RBL's service at Bayeux War Cemetery.
The Normandy Landings were the largest seaborne invasion in history, with the 1944 Battle of Normandy opening the Western Front.
"I am humbled to reach such a great number, especially when I think of those who fell on the Normandy beaches," said veteran Jim Miller.
The Brigade Major's Review was watched by a crowd of around 1,000 at Horse Guards Parade.
General James Bucknall will carry out the role of Inspecting Officer at the Colonel's Review on behalf of Kate as she continues to recover.
Trooping the Colour is a ceremonial event performed every year on Horse Guards Parade to celebrate the monarch's official birthday.
Charles and Camilla will be at the MOD and Royal British Legion's event at the British Normandy Memorial at Ver-sur-Mer on 6 June.
Princess Anne is Patron of The Not Forgotten Association, a tri-service charity who put on the annual Garden Party.
The painting was commissioned in 2020 when the King was still the Prince of Wales.
Prince William is the new Colonel-in-Chief of the AAC following the handover at Middle Wallop, a role his father held for 32 years
The Duke of Sussex visited wounded soldiers and attended a reception to honour the sacrifice made by forces' personnel.
King Charles said he was pleased to have been 'allowed out of his cage' in order to visit Gibraltar Barracks in Minley.
The Invictus Games is an international multi-sport event launched by the Duke of Sussex, who took inspiration from the 2013 Warrior Games.