Senior members of the Royal Family will come together in London this week to honour Anzac Day, with Princess Anne and Princess Kate taking leading roles in the capital’s commemorations on 25 April.
The day will begin at dawn, as Princess Anne attends the traditional early morning service at Hyde Park Corner. This quiet and deeply symbolic gathering is one of the most meaningful moments of Anzac Day in the UK, reflecting a shared sense of remembrance between Britain, Australia, and New Zealand for those who served and gave their lives in conflict.
Later in the morning, the Princess of Wales will take part in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Cenotaph, the UK’s national war memorial. She is also expected to attend the service of commemoration and thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey, where veterans, officials, and representatives from across the Commonwealth will come together in reflection.
Observed each year on 25 April, Anzac Day marks the anniversary of the Gallipoli landings in 1915 during the First World War. Over time, it has grown into a broader day of remembrance for all Australian and New Zealand service personnel who have served in military operations.
Commemorations in the UK remain closely connected to those held in Australia and New Zealand, with London ceremonies often attended by members of the Royal Family, government leaders, and armed forces representatives—underscoring the enduring ties between the nations.
