BBC fans left in tears at 'emotional' and 'rough' D-Day 80: Tribute to the Fallen

BBC viewers were left emotional after watching a special programme to commemorate 80 years since Allied forces began the liberation of Europe. Events to commemorate the D-Day operation took place today in Portsmouth and Normandy.

As part of a spectacular two-day tribute, the BBC aired a programme about the veterans who took part in the largest amphibious invasion in history. During the programme, the fallen were also remembered and many viewers were left in tears.

One person said on X: "BBC doing what it does best. The production values for this TV event really impressive. With the ever-reliable Kirsty Young doing a sterling job in clearly emotional circumstances #DDay80."

A second person also wrote online: "Ooft, it’s a bit rough watching the veterans returning to Normandy, hero’s one and all." A third person also said: "The BBC #DDay80 coverage is very touching."

A fourth viewer also wrote a comment saying: "Hugely moved by the veterans talking about D-Day on BBC 1’s D-Day 80: Tribute to the fallen."

King Charles and Queen Camilla also featured in the programme and spoke to veterans at Buckingham Palace about their experience. One person said on X: " This was wonderful. Thank you gentlemen for sharing your extraordinary personal stories. So incredibly moving. #DDay #DDay80."

Today he lead the world in commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-Day at Portsmouth in his first major event since cancer treatment.

Meanwhile, his sister Princess Anne travelled to France and delivered a reading at a commemorative event at the Bayeux cemetery. Afterwards, The Last Post was played and then a period of silence commenced.

Earlier this year, the King announced that he had been diagnosed with a form of cancer during his recent treatment for an enlarged prostate. He had postponed public duties and started regular treatment, but continued to work on State business.

On Wednesday evening, The King and Queen Camilla attended a commemorative event in Portsmouth which was broadcasted on BBC One. Other members of the Royal Family also attended alongside military musicians and a flypast by the Royal Air Force’s Red Arrows.