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<p>The two national events that marked the centenary of the battle of Gallipoli on
24th and 25th Apri 2015, were key commemorative events in the centenary programme.</p><p>
</p><p>The first, a UK-led Commonwealth and Ireland Ceremony was held at the Commonwealth
War Graves Commission’s Helles Memorial in Turkey on 24 April 2015, the eve of the
centenary of the Gallipoli landings. This event was attended by The Prince of Wales,
accompanied by Prince Harry, senior representatives of the nations involved in the
Gallipoi Campaign and descendants. The Prince of Wales met with descendants on board
the Royal Navy’s ship HMS Bulwark.</p><p> </p><p>The second, on Anzac Day, was held
at the Cenotaph in Whitehall. This National Service of Commemoration event was attended
by Her Majesty The Queen, senior representatives of the participant nations, and around
2500 descendants, included wreath-laying and a march past the Cenotaph led by military
personnel.</p>
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