King Charles III to mark VJ Day's 80th anniversary with a message honoring WWII sacrifices.

King Charles III will deliver a message on August 15 to honor the 80th anniversary of VJ Day, marking Japan's surrender and the end of World War II. The six-minute speech, recorded at Clarence House, will emphasize the sacrifices of Second World War heroes who fought and died in the Pacific and Far East. It will be released ahead of a service of remembrance at the National Memorial Arboretum, featuring a two-minute silence, Red Arrows display, and a flypast. The event will pay tribute to veterans and those who suffered in the war's final battles.