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100-year-old war veteran gets married at D-Day celebration

First honored 100-year-old veteran from World War II Harold Terens at the 80th anniversary of D-Day in northern France. Then he married his new love - 96-year-old fiancée Jeanne Swerlin.

» Updated: 16 July 2024, 15:39

» Published: 08 June 2024

100-year-old war veteran gets married at D-Day celebration
Photo: Jeremias Gonzalez/AP/TT

First, 100-year-old veteran Harold Terens from World War II was honored at the 80th anniversary of D-Day in northern France. Later, he married his new love - 96-year-old fiancée Jeanne Swerlin.

The wedding took place to the tune of the hit song "I will always love you", "Ave Maria" and bagpipes and was held in the town of Carentan-les-Marais in Normandy. Several guests wore military uniforms.

In the evening, a state banquet awaits, with French President Emmanuel Macron and US President Joe Biden for the newlywed couple.

The bride and groom, from the US, are based in Florida and the wedding in Normandy will therefore be followed by a legally binding ceremony at home.

Harold Terens was awarded the French Legion of Honor by President Emmanuel Macron in 2019.

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