Britain’s Prince William and Duchess Catherine took part in the Anzac Day dawn service in Australia today (25.04.14).
While the event wasn’t part of their jam-packed itinerary, the royal couple opted to honour the Australian and New Zealand war dead at a special ceremony in the capital of Canberra on Friday before leaving the country to return home to Britain.
Duchess Catherine placed a posy near the tomb of the Unknown Soldier, as well as a handwritten message, which reads: "In every second of every day, you will be remembered for your courage and your bravery. Thank you for your sacrifice and for what you have done for us. For that, I am truly grateful."
Following the dawn service ceremony at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra, the royals planted an Aleppo Pine tree to mark the 99th anniversary of the warfare at Gallipoli during World War I. The tree is derived from seeds gathered after the battle of Lone Pine nearly 100 years ago.
Earlier this week, Prince William announced that he, his wife and brother Prince Harry will attend the 100th anniversary of Anzac Day in Gallipoli, Turkey, next year.
Prince William and Catherine take part in Anzac Day ceremony
