Prince William's Poignant Reading From D-Day Soldier's Diary

The Prince of Wales has made a speech in front of war veterans at an event commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-Day.

Wearing his own military medals, William read an extract from the diary of Captain Alastair Bannerman of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment, a soldier who was part of D-Day, addressed to his wife on the morning of the landings.

[anastesia]

Thank you Prince William, for the utmost respect you gave to Captain Alastair Bannerman's poignant words 💜☮️🕊️🙏💜

[minah]

My dad was 17 when he fought in WW2. He was in the second wave on Omaha Beach. I thank God for his willingness to serve. My dad survived the invasion but lost many friends that day. My dad was in the US army.

[disneygirl]

This has me in tears. My grandfather was US Army Infantry, injured in France, hospitalized in England for some time as he recovered. Our family was so blessed that he returned home. So many did not. Thank you Prince William for this incredibly powerful and moving remembrance. 🇺🇸❤️🇬🇧

[BumbleBee-ut]

That letter was so moving. Thank you Prince William for reading it was eloquently ❤

[millie]

Thank you William,
Lest we forget 🇬🇧

[lido]

William, Sir you will be an awesome King one day

[angiep]

RESPECT and HONOUR the VETERANS and NEVER FORGET THEIR SACRIFICES.. Thank you Prince William..💯👏

[biddylove]

From a South African whose mother, father, grandfather, three uncles and father in law answered the call...At The Going Down Of The Sun And In The Morning, WE WILL REMEMBER THEM. May God Bless the Prince of Wales.

[monaperdue]

The words, spoken in Prince William's most appropriate voice, bode well for The Royal Family, and the citizens of Great Britain, and The World influenced by them.
Queen Elizabeth would be so proud of her grandson were she listening to him today.

[teensymom]

Thank you William for bringing to life what those who fought went through. So many never made it home. We must teach our children about these amazing men and women...The Greatest Generation.

[julieannejoolz]

Prince William speaking so well, with eloquence..the brave who were willing to give up their lives, God Bless them and lest we forget. 🙏❤️❤️👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🇬🇧

[iamnotfooled]

The UK is blessed to have Prince William as a future King. God bless and protect him, Catherine and their children !!

[lyndacole]

My dad was part of the D-Day landing, aged 19. He was taken prisoner and was lucky enough to return home. He had nightmares about his experiences for ever after. He died 12 years ago aged 86, he was still re-living D-Day, some of his last words were calling for a Corpsman to help an injured colleague.

[marieross]

Such a poignant reminder seeing the old gentlemen who were so young when fighting in this war. Respect.
Moving speech by Prince William❤️🇬🇧

[crystalheart]

My dad was at the Battle of the Bulge. He's passed on now. Thank you to all the brave veterans. A beautiful reading by Prince William.

[Wee_Chuck]

Thank you, Prince William. Respect to our veterans for those who gave their lives for our country and other countries. Lest we forget 🇬🇧

[mammyval]

❤William is his mother’s pride! She would live the man he has become

[jxqdqhi]

My uncle landed on the beach in Normandy, D Day. Lest we never forget, ❤😢. Their sacrifice is our freedom

[Bluemoon_]

Prince William our future King. Thank you Prince William my grandad lost his life in WW2 at age 23. I never met him. His memory was kept alive. Thank you for remembering this very important day. ❤️ Lest we never Forget ! The world has forgotten the sacrifice they made. fought for. Not me.Not my children. William Talbot you did not die in vein. We love you ❤️

[tonyandjanetparker]

My grandad was in the D day landings. He made it back home, but not without physical and mental injuries.