Ceremonies across Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom marked Anzac Day, honouring the memory of the Australia and New Zealand Army Corps soldiers who served and died in World War I, especially during the Gallipoli campaign.
Anzac Day ceremonies were held on April 25th across Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom, commemorating the soldiers of the Australia and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) who died during military operations, particularly in the Gallipoli campaign of 1915 during World War I.
In various Australian cities, dawn services included traditional elements to honour the fallen. In Melbourne, veterans gathered at the Shrine of Remembrance, where a poignant moment was captured with children near the Eternal Flame. In Currumbin, a symbolic burial at sea was performed by surf boats, while a servicewoman observed the ceremonies in Sydney’s Coogee beach. In Canberra, the service featured the playing of the didgeridoo.
Across the Tasman Sea in Auckland, New Zealand, attendees at the Auckland Museum’s cenotaph placed poppies in remembrance. The ceremonies emphasized the spirit of bravery and resilience, known as the “Anzac spirit,” among the soldiers of Australia and New Zealand.
In London, the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Edward, represented the UK’s homage to the ANZAC troops by participating in a service at Hyde Park Corner, where he laid a wreath of red poppies and white flowers. The royal family also honored the fallen through social media tributes. Prince Edward’s participation underscored the lasting connections between the UK and its Commonwealth allies. Additional commemorations included wreath-laying at the Cenotaph and a ceremony at St Paul’s Cathedral, attracting large numbers of the Antipodean expatriate community in the UK.
These services collectively reflected on the enduring legacy and sacrifice of those who served in the ANZAC forces, marking a day of historical significance and remembrance for Australia, New Zealand, and their allies.
