A poignant joint tribute by the Princess of Wales and the
Princess Royal has been revealed.
The two women will lead royal representation at the ANZAC Day
events in London, paying tribute to those from Australia and New
Zealand who lost their lvices in war.
Princess Anne will take part in the moving dawn service held
every ANZAC Day at Wellington Arch at Hyde Park Corner. The
Princess of Wales will later lay a wreath at the Cenotaph on behalf
of King Charles.
The dawn service, which includes the sounding of the Last Post,
is held as the sun begins to rise on April 25th, the anniversary of
the landings at Gallipoli where so many Australian and New Zealand
troops lost their lives in World War One.
it will include the sounding of the Last Post and of the
reveille as well as readings and national anthems.
Later on ANZAC Day, the Princess of Wales will take part in a
memorial service at the Cenotaph in Whitehall where she will lay a
wreath on behalf of The King. There will also be a Parade at the
memorial.
Kate then travels to nearby Westminster Abbey for a Service of
Commemoration and Thanksgiving. There will be readings given by the
High Commissioners of Australia and New Zealand as well as prayers
read by children from both countries. A Māori waiata will be
performed by Ngāti Rānana.
King George V attended the fist ANZAC Day commemorations which
were held in London in 1916, the first anniversary of the Gallipoli
landings. April 25th is a public holiday now in both Australia and
New Zealand allowing as many people as possible to remember and
commemorate all those who have lost their lives in conflict.
Kate and Anne will also both attend other events earlier the
same week together. With the Royal Family they will take part in
commemorations for the centenary of the birth of Queen Elizabeth II
which are set for April 21st, the 100th anniversary of her
birth.
The Princess Royal will officially open the Memorial Gardens for
Queen Elizabeth II. The Princess of Wales, along with Prince
William, will be alongside Anne as royals gather at Buckingham
Palace for a reception marking the centenary where The King will
present birthday cards to some of those turning 100 this year.
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