The yearly commemoration of Jersey being freed from German occupation on 9 May 1945 normally only hosts 1,000 people.

However, organisers say they will be building a dedicated amphitheatre, as well as erecting screens in overflow areas in Weighbridge Square and the Royal Square so that as many as 4,000 people can enjoy the celebrations live.

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Pictured: The seating arrangements.

Each seating stand around the main Liberation Square event arena will be dedicated to an iconic wartime ship: HMS Beagle, HMS Bulldog, HMS Rodney and SS Vega.

The latter is named after a Red Cross vessel that carried supplies to Jersey in 1944 to bolster the diets of islanders who had suffered with very little throughout the Occupation years.

The ticket release comes after it was confirmed this morning that the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester will be joining islanders for the celebrations.

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Pictured: One of the seating areas is named after the SS Vega, a Red Cross ship.

The Duke, Prince Richard, is a first cousin of the Queen and the youngest grandchild of King George V and Queen Mary.

Deputy Kevin Pamplin, the politician leading efforts to organise the event, commented: “This year marks one of Jersey’s most significant anniversaries, recalling the momentous day in which our Island was liberated from the Occupation at the end of the Second World War. 

“Therefore, we have made extra effort to provide enhanced seating in Liberation Square, as well as to ensure that all spectators can see the live ceremony from other nearby arenas on stadium style screens.”

He continued: “We hope to welcome as many members of the public as possible from Jersey including visitors to the Island, to take part in Jersey’s largest Liberation anniversary celebration to date.” 

Islanders over the age of 75 should contact their local Parish Hall to secure tickets, while other islanders can click HERE.

Organisers said the official ceremony programme would be published soon.