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Veteran Marsie Taylor, 96, the first woman to be awarded the Legion d'honneur, holds her medal presented to her by French Ambassador Sylvie Bermann a few days ahead of the 72nd anniversary of D-Day, for her role in the liberation of France, during a ceremony at the French residence in Kensington, London. Stock Photo

RMG2BJ6Y–Veteran Marsie Taylor, 96, the first woman to be awarded the Legion d'honneur, holds her medal presented to her by French Ambassador Sylvie Bermann a few days ahead of the 72nd anniversary of D-Day, for her role in the liberation of France, during a ceremony at the French residence in Kensington, London.

Donald Angus Mcgeachy, 93, from Maldon, a stoker in the Royal Navy, wears the Legion d'honneur medal, (top), presented to him by French Ambassador Sylvie Bermann a few days ahead of the 72nd anniversary of D-Day, for his role in the liberation of France, during a ceremony at the French residence in Kensington, London. Stock Photo

RMG2BJGG–Donald Angus Mcgeachy, 93, from Maldon, a stoker in the Royal Navy, wears the Legion d'honneur medal, (top), presented to him by French Ambassador Sylvie Bermann a few days ahead of the 72nd anniversary of D-Day, for his role in the liberation of France, during a ceremony at the French residence in Kensington, London.

Veteran James Rawe, 90, from Essex, a midshipman on a tank landing craft, wears his Legion d'honneur medal, above his other campaign medals, presented to him by French Ambassador Sylvie Bermann a few days ahead of the 72nd anniversary of D-Day, for his role in the liberation of France, during a ceremony at the French residence in Kensington, London. Stock Photo

RMG2BJJR–Veteran James Rawe, 90, from Essex, a midshipman on a tank landing craft, wears his Legion d'honneur medal, above his other campaign medals, presented to him by French Ambassador Sylvie Bermann a few days ahead of the 72nd anniversary of D-Day, for his role in the liberation of France, during a ceremony at the French residence in Kensington, London.

Second World War veteran John Jeffrey, 93, from Hornchurch, Essex, receives the Legion d'honneur, France's highest distinction, for their role in liberating France during the Second World War, during a ceremony at the French residence in Kensington. Stock Photo

RMG8EY3G–Second World War veteran John Jeffrey, 93, from Hornchurch, Essex, receives the Legion d'honneur, France's highest distinction, for their role in liberating France during the Second World War, during a ceremony at the French residence in Kensington.

Second World War veteran John Jeffrey, 93, from Hornchurch, Essex, is embraced by family friend Emily Rose Taylor (right), 6, from Dawlish prior to receiving the Legion d'honneur, France's highest distinction, for their role in liberating France during the Second World War, during a ceremony at the French residence in Kensington. Stock Photo

RMG8EY3B–Second World War veteran John Jeffrey, 93, from Hornchurch, Essex, is embraced by family friend Emily Rose Taylor (right), 6, from Dawlish prior to receiving the Legion d'honneur, France's highest distinction, for their role in liberating France during the Second World War, during a ceremony at the French residence in Kensington.

Navy able seaman Harry Card receives the Legion d'honneur, France's highest distinction, from the French Ambassador Sylvie Bermann for his role in liberating France during the Second World War, during a ceremony at the French residence in Kensington, London. Stock Photo

RMG8T83B–Navy able seaman Harry Card receives the Legion d'honneur, France's highest distinction, from the French Ambassador Sylvie Bermann for his role in liberating France during the Second World War, during a ceremony at the French residence in Kensington, London.

Navy Able Seaman Donald Wallace receives the Legion d'honneur, France's highest distinction, from the French Ambassador Sylvie Bermann for his role in liberating France during the Second World War, during a ceremony at the French residence in Kensington, London. Stock Photo

RMG8T83M–Navy Able Seaman Donald Wallace receives the Legion d'honneur, France's highest distinction, from the French Ambassador Sylvie Bermann for his role in liberating France during the Second World War, during a ceremony at the French residence in Kensington, London.

Second World War veteran Sergeant Bill Parry receives the Legion d'honneur, France's highest distinction, from the French Ambassador Sylvie Bermann for his role in liberating France during the Second World War, during a ceremony at the French residence in Kensington, London. Stock Photo

RMG8T83F–Second World War veteran Sergeant Bill Parry receives the Legion d'honneur, France's highest distinction, from the French Ambassador Sylvie Bermann for his role in liberating France during the Second World War, during a ceremony at the French residence in Kensington, London.

Second World War veteran Army Private Robert Stevens receives the Legion d'honneur, France's highest distinction, from the French Ambassador Sylvie Bermann for his role in liberating France during the Second World War, during a ceremony at the French residence in Kensington, London. Stock Photo

RMG8T83E–Second World War veteran Army Private Robert Stevens receives the Legion d'honneur, France's highest distinction, from the French Ambassador Sylvie Bermann for his role in liberating France during the Second World War, during a ceremony at the French residence in Kensington, London.

Veteran Marsie Taylor (right), 96, the first woman to be awarded the Legion d'honneur, is presented with her medal by French Ambassador Sylvie Bermann for her role in the liberation of France, a few days ahead of the 72nd anniversary of D-Day during a ceremony at the French residence in Kensington, London. Stock Photo

RMG2BJJK–Veteran Marsie Taylor (right), 96, the first woman to be awarded the Legion d'honneur, is presented with her medal by French Ambassador Sylvie Bermann for her role in the liberation of France, a few days ahead of the 72nd anniversary of D-Day during a ceremony at the French residence in Kensington, London.

RMG2BJ4R–Veteran Marsie Taylor (right), 96, the first woman to be awarded the Legion d'honneur, is presented with her medal by French Ambassador Sylvie Bermann for her role in the liberation of France, a few days ahead of the 72nd anniversary of D-Day during a ceremony at the French residence in Kensington, London.

Donald Angus Mcgeachy, 93, from Maldon, a stoker in the Royal Navy, wears his Legion d'honneur medal, presented to him by French Ambassador Sylvie Bermann a few days ahead of the 72nd anniversary of D-Day, for his role in the liberation of France, as he sits with his wife Margaret, aged 92, following a ceremony at the French residence in Kensington, London. Stock Photo

RMG2BJJT–Donald Angus Mcgeachy, 93, from Maldon, a stoker in the Royal Navy, wears his Legion d'honneur medal, presented to him by French Ambassador Sylvie Bermann a few days ahead of the 72nd anniversary of D-Day, for his role in the liberation of France, as he sits with his wife Margaret, aged 92, following a ceremony at the French residence in Kensington, London.

Veteran James Rawe, 90, from Essex, a midshipman on a tank landing craft, wears the Legion d'honneur medal, above his other campaign medals, presented to him by French Ambassador Sylvie Bermann a few days ahead of the 72nd anniversary of D-Day, for his role in the liberation of France, during a ceremony at the French residence in Kensington, London. Stock Photo

RMG2BJDJ–Veteran James Rawe, 90, from Essex, a midshipman on a tank landing craft, wears the Legion d'honneur medal, above his other campaign medals, presented to him by French Ambassador Sylvie Bermann a few days ahead of the 72nd anniversary of D-Day, for his role in the liberation of France, during a ceremony at the French residence in Kensington, London.

RMG2BJK1–Donald Angus Mcgeachy, 93, from Maldon, a stoker in the Royal Navy, wears his Legion d'honneur medal, presented to him by French Ambassador Sylvie Bermann a few days ahead of the 72nd anniversary of D-Day, for his role in the liberation of France, sits with his family, wife Margaret, aged 92, his son Donald and his granddaughter Isla, aged 11, following a ceremony at the French residence in Kensington, London.

Second World War veteran Corporal Leslie Sutton receives the Legion d'honneur, France's highest distinction, from the French Ambassador Sylvie Bermann for his role in liberating France during the Second World War, during a ceremony at the French residence in Kensington, London. Stock Photo

RMG8T83H–Second World War veteran Corporal Leslie Sutton receives the Legion d'honneur, France's highest distinction, from the French Ambassador Sylvie Bermann for his role in liberating France during the Second World War, during a ceremony at the French residence in Kensington, London.

Second World War veteran Neville Foote receives the Legion d'honneur, France's highest distinction, from the French Ambassador Sylvie Bermann for his role in liberating France during the Second World War, during a ceremony at the French residence in Kensington, London. Stock Photo

RMG8GC7G–Second World War veteran Neville Foote receives the Legion d'honneur, France's highest distinction, from the French Ambassador Sylvie Bermann for his role in liberating France during the Second World War, during a ceremony at the French residence in Kensington, London.

Second World War veteran Gordon Teichmann receives the Legion d'honneur, France's highest distinction, from the French Ambassador Sylvie Bermann for his role in liberating France during the Second World War, during a ceremony at the French residence in Kensington, London. Stock Photo

RMG8GC7F–Second World War veteran Gordon Teichmann receives the Legion d'honneur, France's highest distinction, from the French Ambassador Sylvie Bermann for his role in liberating France during the Second World War, during a ceremony at the French residence in Kensington, London.

Second World War veteran Sergeant Wilfred Jackson receives the Legion d'honneur, France's highest distinction, from the French Ambassador Sylvie Bermann for his role in liberating France during the Second World War, during a ceremony at the French residence in Kensington, London. Stock Photo

RMG8N1HB–Second World War veteran Sergeant Wilfred Jackson receives the Legion d'honneur, France's highest distinction, from the French Ambassador Sylvie Bermann for his role in liberating France during the Second World War, during a ceremony at the French residence in Kensington, London.

Second World War veteran Corporal Alfred Court receives the Legion d'honneur, France's highest distinction, from the French Ambassador Sylvie Bermann for his role in liberating France during the Second World War, during a ceremony at the French residence in Kensington, London. Stock Photo

RMG8N1HH–Second World War veteran Corporal Alfred Court receives the Legion d'honneur, France's highest distinction, from the French Ambassador Sylvie Bermann for his role in liberating France during the Second World War, during a ceremony at the French residence in Kensington, London.

Second World War veteran Trooper Victor Blake receives the Legion d'honneur, France's highest distinction, from the French Ambassador Sylvie Bermann for his role in liberating France during the Second World War, during a ceremony at the French residence in Kensington, London. Stock Photo

RMG8N1H8–Second World War veteran Trooper Victor Blake receives the Legion d'honneur, France's highest distinction, from the French Ambassador Sylvie Bermann for his role in liberating France during the Second World War, during a ceremony at the French residence in Kensington, London.

A Second World War veteran wipes his eyes after receiving the Legion d'honneur, France's highest distinction, from the French Ambassador Sylvie Bermann for his role in liberating France during the Second World War, during a ceremony at the French residence in Kensington, London. Stock Photo

RMG8GC7W–A Second World War veteran wipes his eyes after receiving the Legion d'honneur, France's highest distinction, from the French Ambassador Sylvie Bermann for his role in liberating France during the Second World War, during a ceremony at the French residence in Kensington, London.

Second World War veteran Neville Foote with a glass of champagne after receiving the Legion d'honneur, France's highest distinction, from the French Ambassador Sylvie Bermann for his role in liberating France during the Second World War, during a ceremony at the French residence in Kensington, London. Stock Photo

RMG8GC7X–Second World War veteran Neville Foote with a glass of champagne after receiving the Legion d'honneur, France's highest distinction, from the French Ambassador Sylvie Bermann for his role in liberating France during the Second World War, during a ceremony at the French residence in Kensington, London.

The French Ambassador Sylvie Bermann (centre back) and Rear Admiral Patrick Chevallereau the French Defence Attache (left) with Second World War veterans (front row left to right) Neville Foote, Albert Wright, Norman Vingoe, Gordon Teichmann, Brian Neill and Stanley Filby. (Back row left to right) Alan Reid, Ralph William, Henry Rawlins, Arthur Bowen, Norman Powell and Albert De'Ath after they recieved the Legion d'honneur, France's highest distinction,for thei role in liberating France during the Second World War, during a ceremony at the French residence in Kensington, London. Stock Photo

RMG8GC7P–The French Ambassador Sylvie Bermann (centre back) and Rear Admiral Patrick Chevallereau the French Defence Attache (left) with Second World War veterans (front row left to right) Neville Foote, Albert Wright, Norman Vingoe, Gordon Teichmann, Brian Neill and Stanley Filby. (Back row left to right) Alan Reid, Ralph William, Henry Rawlins, Arthur Bowen, Norman Powell and Albert De'Ath after they recieved the Legion d'honneur, France's highest distinction,for thei role in liberating France during the Second World War, during a ceremony at the French residence in Kensington, London.

RMG2BJ6P–Veteran Marsie Taylor, 96, the first woman to be awarded the Legion d'honneur, holds her medal presented to her by French Ambassador Sylvie Bermann a few days ahead of the 72nd anniversary of D-Day, for her role in the liberation of France, during a ceremony at the French residence in Kensington, London.

RMG2BJ4W–Veteran Marsie Taylor (right), 96, the first woman to be awarded the Legion d'honneur, is presented with her medal by French Ambassador Sylvie Bermann for her role in the liberation of France, a few days ahead of the 72nd anniversary of D-Day during a ceremony at the French residence in Kensington, London.

Veteran Marsie Taylor (right), 96, prior to becoming the first woman to be awarded the Legion d'honneur, FranceÃ¢Â€Â™s highest distinction, for her role in the liberation of France, a few days ahead of the 72nd anniversary of D-Day, during a ceremony at the French residence in Kensington, London. Stock Photo

RMG2BJJP–Veteran Marsie Taylor (right), 96, prior to becoming the first woman to be awarded the Legion d'honneur, FranceÃ¢Â€Â™s highest distinction, for her role in the liberation of France, a few days ahead of the 72nd anniversary of D-Day, during a ceremony at the French residence in Kensington, London.

RMG2BJ55–Veteran Marsie Taylor (right), 96, the first woman to be awarded the Legion d'honneur, is presented with her medal by French Ambassador Sylvie Bermann for her role in the liberation of France, a few days ahead of the 72nd anniversary of D-Day during a ceremony at the French residence in Kensington, London.

Veteran Marsie Taylor (right), 96, prior to becoming the first woman to be awarded the Legion d'honneur, FranceâÂ€Â™s highest distinction, for her role in the liberation of France, a few days ahead of the 72nd anniversary of D-Day, during a ceremony at the French residence in Kensington, London. Stock Photo

RMG2BJJW–Veteran Marsie Taylor (right), 96, prior to becoming the first woman to be awarded the Legion d'honneur, FranceâÂ€Â™s highest distinction, for her role in the liberation of France, a few days ahead of the 72nd anniversary of D-Day, during a ceremony at the French residence in Kensington, London.

Veteran Marsie Taylor, 96, the first woman to be awarded the Legion d'honneur, wears her medal presented to her by French Ambassador Sylvie Bermann a few days ahead of the 72nd anniversary of D-Day, for her role in the liberation of France, below her other campaign medals, during a ceremony at the French residence in Kensington, London. Stock Photo

RMG2BJ6M–Veteran Marsie Taylor, 96, the first woman to be awarded the Legion d'honneur, wears her medal presented to her by French Ambassador Sylvie Bermann a few days ahead of the 72nd anniversary of D-Day, for her role in the liberation of France, below her other campaign medals, during a ceremony at the French residence in Kensington, London.

RMG2BJ6W–Veteran Marsie Taylor, 96, the first woman to be awarded the Legion d'honneur, wears her medal presented to her by French Ambassador Sylvie Bermann a few days ahead of the 72nd anniversary of D-Day, for her role in the liberation of France, below her other campaign medals, during a ceremony at the French residence in Kensington, London.

RMG2BJGB–Donald Angus Mcgeachy, 93, from Maldon, a stoker in the Royal Navy, wears the Legion d'honneur medal, (top), presented to him by French Ambassador Sylvie Bermann a few days ahead of the 72nd anniversary of D-Day, for his role in the liberation of France, during a ceremony at the French residence in Kensington, London.

RMG2BJ6X–Veteran Marsie Taylor, 96, the first woman to be awarded the Legion d'honneur, wears her medal presented to her by French Ambassador Sylvie Bermann a few days ahead of the 72nd anniversary of D-Day, for her role in the liberation of France, below her other campaign medals, during a ceremony at the French residence in Kensington, London.

Veterans, including Marsie Taylor (right), 96, the first woman to be awarded the Legion d'honneur, are saluted after being presented with their Legion d'honneur medals by French Ambassador Sylvie Bermann, for their roles in the liberation of France, a few days ahead of the 72nd anniversary of D-Day, during a ceremony at the French residence in Kensington, London. Stock Photo

RMG2BJ4P–Veterans, including Marsie Taylor (right), 96, the first woman to be awarded the Legion d'honneur, are saluted after being presented with their Legion d'honneur medals by French Ambassador Sylvie Bermann, for their roles in the liberation of France, a few days ahead of the 72nd anniversary of D-Day, during a ceremony at the French residence in Kensington, London.

RMG2BJK3–Veteran James Rawe, 90, from Essex, a midshipman on a tank landing craft, wears his Legion d'honneur medal, above his other campaign medals, presented to him by French Ambassador Sylvie Bermann a few days ahead of the 72nd anniversary of D-Day, for his role in the liberation of France, during a ceremony at the French residence in Kensington, London.

RMG2BJAN–Veteran James Rawe, 90, from Essex, a midshipman on a tank landing craft, wears the Legion d'honneur medal, above his other campaign medals, presented to him by French Ambassador Sylvie Bermann a few days ahead of the 72nd anniversary of D-Day, for his role in the liberation of France, during a ceremony at the French residence in Kensington, London.

French Ambassador the the UK Catherine Colonna makes a speech during a Legion d'Honneur presentation ceremony at the French Ambassador's residence, in Kensington Gardens, London. Stock Photo

RM2A8XMBH–French Ambassador the the UK Catherine Colonna makes a speech during a Legion d'Honneur presentation ceremony at the French Ambassador's residence, in Kensington Gardens, London.

Second World War veterans after receiving the Legion d'honneur, France's highest distinction, from the French Ambassador Sylvie Bermann for there role in liberating France during the Second World War, during a ceremony at the French residence in Kensington, London. Stock Photo

RMG8N1HF–Second World War veterans after receiving the Legion d'honneur, France's highest distinction, from the French Ambassador Sylvie Bermann for there role in liberating France during the Second World War, during a ceremony at the French residence in Kensington, London.

Second World War veteran William Ralph receives the Legion d'honneur, France's highest distinction, from the French Ambassador Sylvie Bermann for his role in liberating France during the Second World War, during a ceremony at the French residence in Kensington, London. Stock Photo

RMG8GC7K–Second World War veteran William Ralph receives the Legion d'honneur, France's highest distinction, from the French Ambassador Sylvie Bermann for his role in liberating France during the Second World War, during a ceremony at the French residence in Kensington, London.

Second World War veteran Norman Vingoe receives the Legion d'honneur, France's highest distinction, from the French Ambassador Sylvie Bermann for his role in liberating France during the Second World War, during a ceremony at the French residence in Kensington, London. Stock Photo

RMG8GC7H–Second World War veteran Norman Vingoe receives the Legion d'honneur, France's highest distinction, from the French Ambassador Sylvie Bermann for his role in liberating France during the Second World War, during a ceremony at the French residence in Kensington, London.

Second World War veteran Private David Greig receives the Legion d'honneur, France's highest distinction, from the French Ambassador Sylvie Bermann for his role in liberating France during the Second World War, during a ceremony at the French residence in Kensington, London. Stock Photo

RMG8N1H4–Second World War veteran Private David Greig receives the Legion d'honneur, France's highest distinction, from the French Ambassador Sylvie Bermann for his role in liberating France during the Second World War, during a ceremony at the French residence in Kensington, London.

Albert Wright gives a toast with a glass of champagne with other Second World War veterans after receiving the Legion d'honneur, France's highest distinction, from the French Ambassador Sylvie Bermann for their role in liberating France during the Second World War, during a ceremony at the French residence in Kensington, London. Stock Photo

RMG8GC7M–Albert Wright gives a toast with a glass of champagne with other Second World War veterans after receiving the Legion d'honneur, France's highest distinction, from the French Ambassador Sylvie Bermann for their role in liberating France during the Second World War, during a ceremony at the French residence in Kensington, London.

Jean Neal after being presented with the Legion d'Honneur, during a ceremony at the French Ambassador's residence, in Kensington Gardens, London. Stock Photo

RM2A8XM8K–Jean Neal after being presented with the Legion d'Honneur, during a ceremony at the French Ambassador's residence, in Kensington Gardens, London.

William Allen after being presented with the Legion d'Honneur, during a ceremony at the French Ambassador's residence, in Kensington Gardens, London. Stock Photo

RM2A8XMBD–William Allen after being presented with the Legion d'Honneur, during a ceremony at the French Ambassador's residence, in Kensington Gardens, London.

Keith Whiting after being presented with the Legion d'Honneur, during a ceremony at the French Ambassador's residence, in Kensington Gardens, London. Stock Photo

RM2A8XMB3–Keith Whiting after being presented with the Legion d'Honneur, during a ceremony at the French Ambassador's residence, in Kensington Gardens, London.

RM2A8XMBE–William Allen after being presented with the Legion d'Honneur, during a ceremony at the French Ambassador's residence, in Kensington Gardens, London.

British veterans sample refreshment after a ceremony to honour them with the Legion d'honneur for their role in the liberation of France, at the French Ambassador's Residence in Kensington, London. Stock Photo

RMH9297E–British veterans sample refreshment after a ceremony to honour them with the Legion d'honneur for their role in the liberation of France, at the French Ambassador's Residence in Kensington, London.

Veteran Joseph Dow, 95, from Coventry, receives the Legion d'honneur, France's highest distinction, from the French Ambassador Sylvie Bermann for his role in liberating France during the Second World War, during a ceremony at the Ambassador's residence in Kensington, London. Stock Photo

RMH33WX1–Veteran Joseph Dow, 95, from Coventry, receives the Legion d'honneur, France's highest distinction, from the French Ambassador Sylvie Bermann for his role in liberating France during the Second World War, during a ceremony at the Ambassador's residence in Kensington, London.

RM2A8XMB9–Keith Whiting after being presented with the Legion d'Honneur, during a ceremony at the French Ambassador's residence, in Kensington Gardens, London.

French Ambassador the the UK Catherine Colonna presents Keith Whiting with the Legion d'Honneur, during a ceremony at the French Ambassador's residence, in Kensington Gardens, London. Stock Photo

RM2A8XMAP–French Ambassador the the UK Catherine Colonna presents Keith Whiting with the Legion d'Honneur, during a ceremony at the French Ambassador's residence, in Kensington Gardens, London.

French Ambassador to the UK Sylvie Bermann after a ceremony to honour British veterans for their role in the liberation of France, at the French Ambassador's Residence in Kensington, London. Stock Photo

RMH9298Y–French Ambassador to the UK Sylvie Bermann after a ceremony to honour British veterans for their role in the liberation of France, at the French Ambassador's Residence in Kensington, London.

French Ambassador to the UK Sylvie Bermann toasts British veterans after a ceremony to honour them with the LÃ©gion d'honneur for their role in the liberation of France, at the French Ambassador's Residence in Kensington, London. Stock Photo

RMH8FTW9–French Ambassador to the UK Sylvie Bermann toasts British veterans after a ceremony to honour them with the LÃ©gion d'honneur for their role in the liberation of France, at the French Ambassador's Residence in Kensington, London.

Cpt Keith Chapman, aged 93, of the Royal Corps of Signals after a ceremony to honour British veterans with the Legion d'honneur for their role in the liberation of France, at the French Ambassador's Residence in Kensington, London. Stock Photo

RMH92991–Cpt Keith Chapman, aged 93, of the Royal Corps of Signals after a ceremony to honour British veterans with the Legion d'honneur for their role in the liberation of France, at the French Ambassador's Residence in Kensington, London.

RM2A8XMAR–Jean Neal after being presented with the Legion d'Honneur, during a ceremony at the French Ambassador's residence, in Kensington Gardens, London.

French Ambassador the the UK Catherine Colonna presents Jean Neal with the Legion d'Honneur, during a ceremony at the French Ambassador's residence, in Kensington Gardens, London. Stock Photo

RM2A8XMB4–French Ambassador the the UK Catherine Colonna presents Jean Neal with the Legion d'Honneur, during a ceremony at the French Ambassador's residence, in Kensington Gardens, London.

French Ambassador the the UK Catherine Colonna presents William Allen with the Legion d'Honneur, during a ceremony at the French Ambassador's residence, in Kensington Gardens, London. Stock Photo

RM2A8XMB2–French Ambassador the the UK Catherine Colonna presents William Allen with the Legion d'Honneur, during a ceremony at the French Ambassador's residence, in Kensington Gardens, London.

RM2A8XMAT–French Ambassador the the UK Catherine Colonna makes a speech during a Legion d'Honneur presentation ceremony at the French Ambassador's residence, in Kensington Gardens, London.

French Ambassador Sylvie Bermann speaking to Second World War veterans, during a Legion d'honneur ceremony at the French residence in Kensington, London. Stock Photo

RMG8N1H2–French Ambassador Sylvie Bermann speaking to Second World War veterans, during a Legion d'honneur ceremony at the French residence in Kensington, London.

Colonel De Loustal from the French Parachute Regiment talks to veterans prior to them receiving the Legion d'honneur, France's highest distinction, from the French Ambassador Sylvie Bermann for their role in liberating France during the Second World War, during a ceremony at the Ambassador's residence in Kensington, London. Stock Photo

RMH33X0K–Colonel De Loustal from the French Parachute Regiment talks to veterans prior to them receiving the Legion d'honneur, France's highest distinction, from the French Ambassador Sylvie Bermann for their role in liberating France during the Second World War, during a ceremony at the Ambassador's residence in Kensington, London.

A ceremony to present British veterans with the Legion dâ€™honneur for their role in the liberation of France, at the French Ambassadorâ€™s Residence in Kensington, London. Stock Photo

RMH92987–A ceremony to present British veterans with the Legion dâ€™honneur for their role in the liberation of France, at the French Ambassadorâ€™s Residence in Kensington, London.

RMH92981–A ceremony to present British veterans with the Legion dâ€™honneur for their role in the liberation of France, at the French Ambassadorâ€™s Residence in Kensington, London.

RMH9298M–A ceremony to present British veterans with the Legion dâ€™honneur for their role in the liberation of France, at the French Ambassadorâ€™s Residence in Kensington, London.

French Ambassador to the UK Sylvie Bermann during a ceremony to honour British veterans with the Legion dâ€™honneur for their role in the liberation of France, at the French Ambassadorâ€™s Residence in Kensington, London. Stock Photo

RMH9297T–French Ambassador to the UK Sylvie Bermann during a ceremony to honour British veterans with the Legion dâ€™honneur for their role in the liberation of France, at the French Ambassadorâ€™s Residence in Kensington, London.

French Ambassador to the UK Sylvie Bermann during a ceremony to honour British veterans with the LÃ©gion dâÂ€Â™honneur for their role in the liberation of France, at the French AmbassadorâÂ€Â™s Residence in Kensington, London. Stock Photo

RMH8FTWD–French Ambassador to the UK Sylvie Bermann during a ceremony to honour British veterans with the LÃ©gion dâÂ€Â™honneur for their role in the liberation of France, at the French AmbassadorâÂ€Â™s Residence in Kensington, London.

French Ambassador to the UK Sylvie Bermann presents Private James Johnston, aged 93, with the Legion dâ€™honneur during a ceremony to honour British veterans for their role in the liberation of France, at the French Ambassadorâ€™s Residence in Kensington, London. Stock Photo

RMH9298E–French Ambassador to the UK Sylvie Bermann presents Private James Johnston, aged 93, with the Legion dâ€™honneur during a ceremony to honour British veterans for their role in the liberation of France, at the French Ambassadorâ€™s Residence in Kensington, London.

Lt (E) I Jack Freedman, 95, and his wife of 62 years Freda, 84, after a ceremony to honour British veterans with the LÃ©gion dâÂ€Â™honneur for their role in the liberation of France, at the French AmbassadorâÂ€Â™s Residence in Kensington, London. Stock Photo

RMH8FTWG–Lt (E) I Jack Freedman, 95, and his wife of 62 years Freda, 84, after a ceremony to honour British veterans with the LÃ©gion dâÂ€Â™honneur for their role in the liberation of France, at the French AmbassadorâÂ€Â™s Residence in Kensington, London.

Lt (E) I Jack Freedman, aged 95, and his wife of 62 years Freda, aged 84, share a kiss after a ceremony to honour British veterans with the Legion dâ€™honneur for their role in the liberation of France, at the French Ambassadorâ€™s Residence in Kensington, London. Stock Photo

RMH9298W–Lt (E) I Jack Freedman, aged 95, and his wife of 62 years Freda, aged 84, share a kiss after a ceremony to honour British veterans with the Legion dâ€™honneur for their role in the liberation of France, at the French Ambassadorâ€™s Residence in Kensington, London.

Signalman Frederick Hart, (left), aged 92, who landed Private James Johnston, aged 93, on Gold Beach on an LST (Landing Ship, Tank) in 1944, share a toast after a ceremony to honour British veterans with the Legion dâ€™honneur for their role in the liberation of France, at the French Ambassadorâ€™s Residence in Kensington, London. Stock Photo

RMH92994–Signalman Frederick Hart, (left), aged 92, who landed Private James Johnston, aged 93, on Gold Beach on an LST (Landing Ship, Tank) in 1944, share a toast after a ceremony to honour British veterans with the Legion dâ€™honneur for their role in the liberation of France, at the French Ambassadorâ€™s Residence in Kensington, London.

Signalman Frederick Hart, (left), aged 92, who landed Private James Johnston, aged 93, on Gold Beach on an LST (Landing Ship, Tank) in 1944, with Johnston's son Geoff and his wife Lynda, and friend Jean McHeath MBE (back row left), after a ceremony to honour British veterans with the Legion dâ€™honneur for their role in the liberation of France, at the French Ambassadorâ€™s Residence in Kensington, London. Stock Photo

RMH9297G–Signalman Frederick Hart, (left), aged 92, who landed Private James Johnston, aged 93, on Gold Beach on an LST (Landing Ship, Tank) in 1944, with Johnston's son Geoff and his wife Lynda, and friend Jean McHeath MBE (back row left), after a ceremony to honour British veterans with the Legion dâ€™honneur for their role in the liberation of France, at the French Ambassadorâ€™s Residence in Kensington, London.

Veteran Humphrey Tottenham, 94, from Wiltshire, receives the Legion d'honneur, France's highest distinction, from the French Ambassador Sylvie Bermann for his role in liberating France during the Second World War, during a ceremony at the Ambassador's residence in Kensington, London. Stock Photo

RMH33WWX–Veteran Humphrey Tottenham, 94, from Wiltshire, receives the Legion d'honneur, France's highest distinction, from the French Ambassador Sylvie Bermann for his role in liberating France during the Second World War, during a ceremony at the Ambassador's residence in Kensington, London.

Veteran Basil Playle, 100, shows his Legion d'honneur medal, France's highest distinction, presented to him from the French Ambassador Sylvie Bermann for his role in liberating France during the Second World War, during a ceremony at the Ambassador's residence in Kensington, London. Stock Photo

RMH33WX5–Veteran Basil Playle, 100, shows his Legion d'honneur medal, France's highest distinction, presented to him from the French Ambassador Sylvie Bermann for his role in liberating France during the Second World War, during a ceremony at the Ambassador's residence in Kensington, London.

RMH33X0D–Veteran Humphrey Tottenham, 94, from Wiltshire, receives the Legion d'honneur, France's highest distinction, from the French Ambassador Sylvie Bermann for his role in liberating France during the Second World War, during a ceremony at the Ambassador's residence in Kensington, London.

Veteran Harry Read, 92, from Bournemouth, receives the Legion d'honneur, France's highest distinction, from the French Ambassador Sylvie Bermann for his role in liberating France during the Second World War, during a ceremony at the Ambassador's residence in Kensington, London. Stock Photo

RMH33WWR–Veteran Harry Read, 92, from Bournemouth, receives the Legion d'honneur, France's highest distinction, from the French Ambassador Sylvie Bermann for his role in liberating France during the Second World War, during a ceremony at the Ambassador's residence in Kensington, London.

Veteran Humphrey Tottenham, 94, from Wiltshire, talks to French Ambassador Sylvie Bermann after she presented him with the Legion d'honneur, France's highest distinction, for his role in liberating France during the Second World War, during a ceremony at the Ambassador's residence in Kensington, London. Stock Photo

RMH33X0R–Veteran Humphrey Tottenham, 94, from Wiltshire, talks to French Ambassador Sylvie Bermann after she presented him with the Legion d'honneur, France's highest distinction, for his role in liberating France during the Second World War, during a ceremony at the Ambassador's residence in Kensington, London.

Veteran Roy Clegg, 92, from Staines-upon-Thames, receives the Legion d'honneur, France's highest distinction, from the French Ambassador Sylvie Bermann for his role in liberating France during the Second World War, during a ceremony at the Ambassador's residence in Kensington, London. Stock Photo

RMH33WX6–Veteran Roy Clegg, 92, from Staines-upon-Thames, receives the Legion d'honneur, France's highest distinction, from the French Ambassador Sylvie Bermann for his role in liberating France during the Second World War, during a ceremony at the Ambassador's residence in Kensington, London.

Veterans are saluted during the playing of the national anthems of France and England after they received the Legion d'honneur, France's highest distinction, from the French Ambassador Sylvie Bermann for their role in liberating France during the Second World War, during a ceremony at the Ambassador's residence in Kensington, London. Stock Photo

RMH33WWW–Veterans are saluted during the playing of the national anthems of France and England after they received the Legion d'honneur, France's highest distinction, from the French Ambassador Sylvie Bermann for their role in liberating France during the Second World War, during a ceremony at the Ambassador's residence in Kensington, London.

Veteran Humphrey Tottenham, 94, from Wiltshire talks to Colonel De Loustal from the French Parachute Regiment, after he received the Legion d'honneur, France's highest distinction, from the French Ambassador Sylvie Bermann for his role in liberating France during the Second World War, during a ceremony at the Ambassador's residence in Kensington, London. Stock Photo

RMH33X0G–Veteran Humphrey Tottenham, 94, from Wiltshire talks to Colonel De Loustal from the French Parachute Regiment, after he received the Legion d'honneur, France's highest distinction, from the French Ambassador Sylvie Bermann for his role in liberating France during the Second World War, during a ceremony at the Ambassador's residence in Kensington, London.

The Legion d'honneur, France's highest distinction, sit on top of other campaign medals as fourteen veterans were honoured for their role in securing France's liberation during the Second World War, with many having taken part in the June 1944 D-Day landings, given to them by the French Ambassador Sylvie Bermann during a ceremony at the Ambassador's residence in Kensington, London. Stock Photo

RMH33X0T–The Legion d'honneur, France's highest distinction, sit on top of other campaign medals as fourteen veterans were honoured for their role in securing France's liberation during the Second World War, with many having taken part in the June 1944 D-Day landings, given to them by the French Ambassador Sylvie Bermann during a ceremony at the Ambassador's residence in Kensington, London.