70th anniversary of D-Day:

[Malcom]

The Queen to be guest of honour at this year's 70th anniversary of D-Day to be held on Sword beach, where British troops came ashore in the Normandy landings of June 6, 1944.

The venue is now at Swords beach.

Seeking invitations / passes for the  main event now at Swords.

Would anyone have any idea how to or where these may be obtained ?

Also looking at the concert the same evening at the American cemetery, seek further info also on this.

Secured accom etc, will be there, just wish to gain info on attending.

Malcom.

[Admin]

Will try and find some info, you are correct in the main being now at Swords: www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/queen-elizabeth-II/10478107/The-Queen-to-be-guest-of-honour-at-70th-anniversary-of-D-Day.html

Some reports from approx November suggest that Obama in his cuts, closed the American cemetery ? Not certain of current status or if the concert will go ahead or also be moved to Swords etc. Will make enquiries and add follow up. Please look in again as will update here.

[Admin]

Friday, June 6th 2014

Colleville-sur-Mer, US military cemetery (Calvados – 14) : 07:00 am
International Ceremony with American, French and German Veterans

Some info here, will keep looking.

dday70.wordpress.com/2013/07/21/d-day-70-initial-plans-for-ceremonies-in-the-us-sector-2014/

dday70concerts.org/

[Admin]

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS FOR BRITISH ACCREDITATION

The Ministry of Defence (MOD), working closely with our colleagues at The Royal British Legion (RBL) are pleased to announce that all successful applicants for British accreditation for events in Normandy on the 6 June has now been despatched via Royal Mail.

In the event that you have not received your documentation prior to departure, please be reassured that Ministry of Defence personnel are on hand to assist you with your accreditation requirements in Normandy.

A welcome centre is being established, at Caen Town Hall - Hôtel de Ville, Esplanade Jean Marie Louvel, 14027 Caen, France. This will be manned by us from the MOD Ceremonial Events and Commemoration Team, in uniform. Look out for our British Contingent and the D-Day 70 Logo.

The Welcome Centre opening hours are:

Monday 2 June 12:00 noon – 5:00 pm

Tuesday 3 June 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Wednesday 4 June 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Thursday 5 June 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE INTERNATIONAL CEREMONY AT SWORD BEACH, OUISTREHAM

For security reasons, the French Government will not be issuing their invitations to the International Event at Sword Beach, Ouistreham until 3 June. Along with American and Commonwealth colleagues, the UK will have these invitations available for collection at the Welcome Centre, Caen Town Hall on the 4/ 5 June.

These invitations are largely being issued on a Normandy Veteran + 2 companions basis. However, it is expected that some capacity may become available for additional companions of Normandy Veterans. Where applicable, applicants will be contacted direct.

In the event that you are unable to collect your tickets from Caen Town Hall, arrangements are being made for an additional collection point at the “RBL Veterans Village” adjacent to the CWGC Bayeux Cemetery on 6 June.

Yours faithfully,

Dominic Rotherham

Dominic Rotherham | Lieutenant Royal Navy | MOD Ceremonial Events & Commemorations Team | 6-C | MOD Main Building, Whitehall, London, SW1A 2HB | Tel: [phone] | Email: [e-mail]