Princess Anne laid a wreath during a Remembrance Sunday service at the Anzac Memorial in Sydney, Australia, today, as she paid her respects to fallen servicemen and women.
The Princess Royal began the second day of her visit at the Hall of Remembrance for a special commemorative service.
Anne travelled to the country as Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal Australian Corps of Signals, which she has held since 1977.
She journeyed into the hall of the ceremony alongside New South Wales Governor Margaret Beazley, Governor-General Sam Mostyn and Chief of Army Lieutenant General Simon Stuart.
Anne laid down a wreath, paying tribute to those who died during wars and conflicts
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The Princess Royal said: “One hundred years of service, innovation and dedication is a remarkable milestone, and it is indeed a privilege, as your colonel in chief, to share in this occasion.
“Over the past century, the Royal Australian Corps of Signals has played a vital role in every theatre of operations where our defence force has served.
“From the trenches of the First World War to modern operations across the globe, your work has enabled communications, coordination and connectivity, often under the most challenging circumstances.”
The Princess Royal praised the Royal Australian Corps of Signals
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She then travelled to the Victoria Barracks in Sydney, attending a parade to mark the Centenary of the Royal Australian Corps of Signals.
The 75-year-old wore an Australian army uniform with medals as she stood alongside her husband, Sir Timothy Laurence.
Anne also inspected the Australian guards, smiling as she engaged with both junior and senior members of the forces.
Afterwards, she attended a garden party with 900 military guests in the Victoria Barracks grounds.
The Princess Royal wore an Australian army uniform with medals
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In the UK, King Charles led the nation in remembrance at the Cenotaph with Prince William and Prince Edward also taking part in the annual National Service of Remembrance in central London.
His Majesty laid a wreath at the memorial on Whitehall, honouring those who have lost their lives in conflict, in a ceremony which remains one of the most significant events in the royal calendar.
Sir Keir Starmer also laid a wreath at the Cenotaph during the Service of Remembrance.
The serving Prime Minister was followed by Conservative leader and Leader of the Opposition Kemi Badenoch, as well as Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey.
Princess Anne stood alongside her husband, Sir Timothy Laurence
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The King led the commemorations in Whitehall for those who have died in conflict for the country over the years.
Prince William also laid a wreath at the Cenotaph, as he stood alongside senior members of the Royal Family and representatives of the Armed Forces.
The father-of-three completed seven and a half years of full-time operational service before stepping back from active duties in 2013.
Princess Kate viewed the ceremony from the Centre Balcony of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office building.