This year will mark the 80th year anniversary of the D-Day Landings on the beaches of Normandy, and therefore 80 years since British and Commonwealth fighting men took part in the liberation of Europe from the Nazi scourge that plagued our continent for over a decade.
Naturally, there will be celebrations up and down the country, and the world generally, for this sombre day of reflection.
Below, you will find a guide on how you can take part .
It is so important that we do not forget the sacrifice made by so many for the freedom and prosperity that we enjoy today.
In the words of King George VI: “At this historic moment surely not one of us is too busy, too young or too old to play a part in a nation-wide, perchance a world-wide vigil of prayer as the great crusade sets forth-“ King George VI, speaking during a radio address on June 6, 1944.
