“On behalf of all veterans of World War II, grateful thanks to our brave souls who gave their lives on the Normandy beaches 75 years ago to secure our freedom. We and the nation salute you.”
Charlie also visited the five D-Day landing beaches, Allied cemeteries and museums during her week-long trip. She said: “I come from a military family, with both my parents serving in the Navy and in the Falklands, so we’ve been brought up with a real respect for troops and services. And working at The Royal Star & Garter Homes, I have a huge amount of respect for older Servicemen and women.”
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