The Anzac Day Services attended by the Duke of Edinburgh

The Duke of Edinburgh participated in the Dawn Service at the Australian Memorial at Hyde Park Corner today, joining the ceremony organized by the Australian and New Zealand High Commissions.

The service at Wellington Arch featured readings, the Last Post, a moment of silence, reveille, and national anthems.

Subsequently, the Duke of Edinburgh attended the annual Gallipoli Association Wreath-Laying Ceremony at St Paul’s Cathedral Crypt.

His Royal Highness has assumed the patronage of the Association following the late Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip.

Following this, The Duke of Edinburgh took part in the Wreath-Laying Ceremony at the Cenotaph, laying a wreath on behalf of His Majesty The King, before participating in the Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey.

Anzac Day has been commemorated in London since King George V attended the inaugural service at Westminster Abbey in 1916 to honor the anniversary of the Gallipoli landings.

These services have since become a significant occasion to remember all Australians and New Zealanders who have sacrificed their lives in conflicts and to acknowledge all those who have served.

Anzac Day is marked as a public holiday in both Australia and New Zealand, with memorial ceremonies taking place at various venues.

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