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The fifth anniversary of the September 11 attacks will be marked in the UK with a low-key ceremony in London.The fifth anniversary of the September 11 attacks will be marked in the UK with a low-key ceremony in London.
Families of the 67 British victims will attend the private event at the memorial garden near the US Embassy.Families of the 67 British victims will attend the private event at the memorial garden near the US Embassy.
A wreath will be laid followed by a minute's silence at 1346 BST, recalling the exact moment when the first World Trade Center tower in New York was hit. A wreath will be laid followed by a minute's silence at 1346 BST, recalling the exact moment when the first plane hit New York's World Trade Center.
In Manhattan, Prince Andrew is among the dignitaries attending a service at the British Memorial Garden.In Manhattan, Prince Andrew is among the dignitaries attending a service at the British Memorial Garden.
The Duke of York has said fears that his ex-wife was in the World Trade Center gave an "insight" into the lives of those who lost loved ones.
He was on a flight to the US at the time and was unable to contact the Duchess of York, who was in New York.
All the attention on the anniversary can be very, very difficult Charles Wolf, whose wife Katherine was killed Anniversary 'magnifies pain'
The garden, which is due to formally open in 2007, is just half a mile from where the strikes took place.The garden, which is due to formally open in 2007, is just half a mile from where the strikes took place.
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The London memorial garden in Grosvenor Square was opened by the Princess Royal to mark the second anniversary of the attacks. The event at the London garden, in Grosvenor Square, has been organised by the US embassy.
The event there has been organised by the embassy. The UK government has not arranged any official commemoration, in keeping with the wishes of the relatives of the British victims. However, the UK government has not arranged any official commemoration, in keeping with the wishes of the relatives of the British victims.
A free concert will also take place in the square in the evening to mark the anniversary. Alex Clarke, chair of the September 11 Families Support Group, will speak at the event, while a free concert will take place in the square in the evening.
Alex Clarke, chair of the September 11 Families Support Group, will speak at the event. The London memorial garden was opened by the Princess Royal to mark the second anniversary of the attacks.
In Hayle, Cornwall, meanwhile, family and friends of British-born Rick Rescorla, who died after helping people leave the South Tower, will gather at the town's memorial to him. Ahead of the New York ceremony, Prince Andrew paid tribute to the bravery of those who lost loved ones in 2001, saying their "strength of character" had been "incredible".
'Small insight'
Prince Andrew has paid tribute to the bravery of those who lost loved ones in 2001, saying their "strength of character" had been "incredible".
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The Duke's US-bound plane was turned back on the day of the attacks. The Duke of York has said fears that his ex-wife was in the World Trade Center gave an "insight" into the lives of those who lost loved ones.
He was on a plane to the US at the time of the attacks and was turned back.
He knew the Duchess of York had an office in the World Trade Center and said it was "difficult to remain calm" when he was unable to make contact with her.He knew the Duchess of York had an office in the World Trade Center and said it was "difficult to remain calm" when he was unable to make contact with her.
Her charity, Chances for Children, was based in the building and she was due to visit its office on the afternoon of 11 September.Her charity, Chances for Children, was based in the building and she was due to visit its office on the afternoon of 11 September.
"I had some small insight into the anguish many families were suffering that day," Andrew said."I had some small insight into the anguish many families were suffering that day," Andrew said.
In October 2001, he travelled to New York to see the devastation at Ground Zero.In October 2001, he travelled to New York to see the devastation at Ground Zero.
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"Nothing could have prepared me for the scene that I witnessed. Nothing in my experience came close to that scene of utter devastation and loss," he said."Nothing could have prepared me for the scene that I witnessed. Nothing in my experience came close to that scene of utter devastation and loss," he said.
"The sheer scale of the destruction was difficult to comprehend.""The sheer scale of the destruction was difficult to comprehend."
The hour-long memorial service at the New York garden will feature music from the choir of St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle, the West Yorkshire Police brass band and the New York Scottish Pipes and Drums Band.
The Duke of York will attend a memorial service in New YorkThe Duke of York will attend a memorial service in New York
An hour-long memorial service will be held at the garden to mark the fifth anniversary. The Duke will speak briefly at the event and meet victims' families who have flown to New York for the occasion.
The event will feature music from the choir of St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle, the West Yorkshire Police brass band and the New York Scottish Pipes and Drums Band.
There will also be a short ceremony and a moment of silence for all the victims of the attack.
The Duke will speak briefly at the event and meet victims' families who have flown out for the occasion.
The Duchess of York, who lost a number of her friends in the attacks, will join him at the service.The Duchess of York, who lost a number of her friends in the attacks, will join him at the service.
Some 67 British police officers will also be present to provide an honour guard, the number representing the number Britons killed on the day.
They are among 120 officers who have flown to New York at their own expense for the anniversary to show solidarity with US counterparts who lost their lives.
Meanwhile, in Hayle, Cornwall, family and friends of British-born Rick Rescorla, who died after helping people leave the World Trade Center's South Tower, will gather at the town's memorial to him.