
After a busy June and July filled with Trooping the Colour, Royal Ascot, Wimbledon and royal garden parties, August marks a quiet month for the Royal Family. The King and Queen Camilla retreat to Scotland each August, with other members of the family such as Prince William and Princess Kate joining them on the Balmoral estate. But on Thursday, August 7, Buckingham Palace announced a series of new engagements to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VJ Day.
August 15 is VJ Day—or Victory Over Japan Day—which marked the end of World War II around the world. Like the Royal Family did in May for the 80th anniversary of VE Day, King Charles, Queen Camilla and other senior royals will carry out a series of appearances to commemorate the historic day.