Princess Anne Honors RAF at Battle of Crete 85th Anniversary

Saturday, 23 May 2026/Source: Flashnews/1 min read

Princess Anne, representing the United Kingdom, visited the Maleme area in Chania prefecture as part of the official commemorations marking the 85th anniversary of the Battle of Crete. She attended a memorial service at the monument dedicated to RAF personnel who fell during the battle, which took place in May 1941 and remains one of the most significant events in Cretan and Greek wartime history. The Battle of Crete anniversary is observed each year in late May, with ceremonies held across the island, particularly in the Chania region where much of the fighting occurred. Visitors in the area during this period may encounter road closures or increased activity near memorial sites in Maleme and Chania. The German War Cemetery at Maleme and the Commonwealth War Graves Commission cemetery are open to the public and worth visiting to understand this chapter of Cretan history.