The Annual Remembrance Service was held in the British Garden of Peace on the afternoon of Monday 5th June 2023 and formed part of the formal British programme of events commemorating the 79th anniversary of D Day. The Service was led by the 3rd (UK) Division Padre, and the Bayeux diocese.
Programme.
14h30. Attendees, Guests, Visitors to be seated.
15h00. Service commences led by CF2 Richard Smith, Chaplain to 3 UK Division, and Father Laurent Berthould, Bayeux diocese.
Reception in the Foyer of La Mémorial, Musée de la Paix, Caen at the conclusion of the Service of Remembrance.
Wreaths.
Wreaths were laid by the President and Chairman British Friends of Normandy Trust, Mayor of Caen, the Préfet, Lord Mayor of Portsmouth, National Chairman of The Royal British Legion and other French Regional Dignitaries.