The royal family will lead the nation in the commemorations marking the 75th anniversary of VJ Day, the surrender of Japan and the end of the Second World War.
Prince Charles accompanied by wife Camilla, will begin a two minute silence as part of a special televised service at 11am on August 15 at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire.
A number of veterans, including 93 year-old Albert Wills who served in the Royal Navy aboard HMS Indefatigable, will be present at the service to pay their respects to their fallen comrades and will represent the surviving veterans of the war in the Far East still alive in the UK today.
The Duke of Edinburgh, who was present on board HMS Whelp in Tokyo Bay for the signing of the Japanese surrender, will also feature on large screens in locations across the country in a poignant photo montage showcasing living Second World War veterans.
Prince William will feature in ‘VJ Day 75: The Nation’s Tribute,’ a special programme filmed at Horse Guards Parade that will be broadcast on BBC One.
The Duke of Cambridge will also honour and give thanks to all those who sacrificed so much during the Second World War.
As part of the commemorations , in the first such flight since the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, The Red Arrows will conduct a UK wide flypast tribute over Edinburgh, Belfast, Cardiff and London with its path including The Royal Hospital Chelsea, home to three Burma Star recipients.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Tuesday: “When the Second World War ended 75 years ago with the surrender of Japan, British soldiers, sailors and airmen were serving in the Far East, fighting hard to achieve victory – and were among the last to come home.
“On this anniversary I want to remember what we owe the veterans of the Far East campaign. They brought an end to the Second World War, they changed the course of history for the better, liberated South East Asia, and many paid the ultimate sacrifice.
“That’s why on this remarkable anniversary – and every day hereafter – we will remember them.”
