Prince Charles reached out to a WW2 veteran who stumbled while laying a wreath during the national service of remembrance this morning. The Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, were among the officials taking part in a deeply moving ceremony marking the 75th anniverary of VJ Day.
The heir apparent to the throne was solemnly standing in front of th wreath of red poppies he just laid down as a veteran, accompanied and supported by a relative, was nearing the monument with his own wreath.
The veteran, who fought in the Far East 75 years ago, appeared for a moment to lose his stability as he was crouching to lay the wreath.
The Prince of Wales quickly walked near him as he realised the veteran could fall, and stopped a few steps away only when he noticed the veteran’s companion was helping him remain on his feet.
The Prince and the veteran’s tributes to the fallen of World War 2 were quickly followed by Camilla, who also laid flowers in remembrance of Commonwealth and Allied Forces who fought and died in the Far East.
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