The King will pledge that the service and sacrifice of those who fought and died in the Pacific and Far East “shall never be forgotten”, in a message to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War.
The King’s audio message to the nation, realms and Commonwealth echoes a broadcast made by his grandfather, King George VI, on August 15 1945, known as VJ Day.
It stands for Victory over Japan Day and marks the surrender of Japanese forces, which ended the Second World War.
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