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Duke of Cambridge marks Anzac Day: “We stand together to reflect not only on their sacrifices but also their courage”

William, Duke of Cambridge

The Duke of Cambridge has marked Anzac Day with a message to the New Zealand and Australian High Commissions in London on Friday morning.

Ahead of events this weekend to mark Anzac Day, the Duke sent a message to the New Zealand and Australian High Commissions with Anzac biscuits to commemorate those Australians and New Zealanders who have lost their lives in the military.

His message and the biscuits were received by the Deputy High Commissioners to the UK at the Australian and New Zealand High Commission locations.

The Duke’s message said: “This Anzac Day, Catherine and I join Australians and New Zealanders across the world to remember and honour the service men and women of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps.

“Today we stand together to reflect not only on their sacrifices, but also their courage, sense of duty, and their famously indomitable spirit.

“Though many will still be unable to come together in person this year, we are heartened in the knowledge that Australians and New Zealanders will continue to commemorate those who have given so much for our freedoms.

The ANZAC qualities of endurance, courage, ingenuity, good humour and mateship are admired as fiercely as ever before.

“Lest we forget.”

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