Duchess Camilla attended a service in London with her husband to mark the 74th anniversary of the World War II fight.

Camilla joined her husband Prince Charles, 65, and veterans at Westminster Abbey in London for a service of thanksgiving to mark the 74th anniversary of the World War II fight.

The royal couple, who got married in 2005, watched as a Spitfire and Hurricane performed a fly-past over the abbey in remembrance of the men who fought and died in the first major aerial campaign of the war.

The annual service pays respect to the men who showed nothing but bravery in order to claim victory against the German Luftwaffe, as well as remembering the 544 RAF pilots and aircrew who sadly died.

Jonathan Chaffey, RAF chaplain-in-chief, told the congregation yesterday that the battle was a mix of "adrenaline and fear" of "camaraderie and loss" while also pointing out the high level of human spirit.

He then went on to praise the recent Invictus Games in London, which was founded by Prince Harry and aimed to help wounded, injured or sick servicemen and women find a way back into work.

He added: "The competitors in the Invictus Games have sent a powerful message of what can be achieved despite adversity."

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