Princess of Wales at Anzac Day Service

The Princess of Wales and Princess Royal attended services commemorating Anzac Day in London on 25th April. Anzac Day has been observed in London since King George V attended the first service at Westminster Abbey in 1916 to mark the anniversary of the landings at Gallipoli/Anzac Day is commemorated as a public holiday in both Australia and New Zealand, with memorial ceremonies held at various locations.

Organised by the New Zealand and Australian High Commissions, the Princess Royal attended the Dawn Service at Hyde Park Corner in London to mark Anzac Day. The service commemorates all Australians and New Zealanders who have lost their lives in conflict and recognises all those who have served.

The Princess of Wales attended the wreath-laying ceremony and parade at the Cenotaph followed by the service of commemoration and thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey.

This was a traditional church service, incorporating an address from the Dean of Westminster, readings from the New Zealand and Australian High Commissioners, prayers read by children of each country, and a Māori waiata performed by London-based Ngāti Rānana.