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Today is the 70th anniversary commemoration of the Victory over Japan day. On this 70 years ago, Britain endured one of the worst treatments in military history. With over tens of thousands of military servicemen force to endured harsh treatments.

HM Queen Elisabeth II, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Earl and Countess of Wessex and the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester attended a service at St. Martin-in-the-fields with war veterans.

In the afternoon The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall attended a Drumhead Service and Wreath-laying ceremony on Horse Guards Parade followed by a reception in the grounds of Westminster Abbey.

Earl of Wessex Photo Credits: The British Monarchy/Facebook/ Press Association

Countess of Wessex Photo Credits: The British Monarchy/Facebook/ Press Association

Prince Charles during a Wreath-laying ceremony during the Drumhead Service Photo Credits: The British Monarchy/Facebook/ Press Association

Duchess of Gloucester Photo Credits: The British Monarchy/Facebook/ Press Association

Duke of Edinburgh Photo Credits: The British Monarchy/Facebook/ Press Association

Whilst in Japan a minute of service was observe by Emperor Akihito