Australians and New Zealanders who’ve been successful in ballots for tickets to the Centenary Anzac Day service at Gallipoli in 2015 have been notified by their governments.
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European football invites international leaders to Belgium for Centenary of the Christmas truce
European football’s governing body, UEFA, has announced plans to mark the 100th anniversary of the Christmas truce on the Western Front.
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Singing at Menin Gate will stir First World War family memories for London choristers
Members of the London Pro Arte Choir are due to travel to Ypres in July 2014 to sing under the Menin Gate, bringing back memories of past relatives who fought in the First World War.
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Singing at Menin Gate will stir First World War family memories for London choristers
Members of the London Pro Arte Choir are due to travel to Ypres in July 2014 to sing under the Menin Gate, bringing back memories of past relatives who fought in the First World War.
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The Sunday Times: Prince William and Catherine to attend St Symphorien First World War ceremony in Belgium
The Sunday Times reports that Queen Elizabeth has asked Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge to represent the UK at a ceremony in Belgium marking the Centenary of the start of the First World War.
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Buckingham Palace publishes Royal Family’s First World War Centenary engagements
Buckingham Palace has announced full details of the First World War Centenary events to be attended by senior members of the British Royal Family on 4th August 2014.
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Princes William and Harry, and Catherine Duchess of Cambridge, to mark First World War Centenary in Belgium
It’s been confirmed that Prince William, Catherine Duchess of Cambridge, and Prince Harry will be in Belgium on 4th August 2014 for events marking the Centenary of the outbreak of the First World War.
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UK and German Ambassadors take part in remembrance of First World War Zeebrugge Raid
The British and German Ambassadors to Belgium have attended commemorations marking the 96th anniversary of the Royal Navy’s Zeebrugge Raid during the First World War.
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Gimmicks are insulting First World War Centenary, says historian
A warfare historian has claimed events lined up to mark the Centenary of the First World War, such as a football match backed by Prince William, are gimmicks which are insulting to the heroism and horrors experienced by those who gave their lives.
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UK Government announces latest details of First World War Centenary events
The British Government has released more details of the national events taking place on 4th August 2014 to mark the 100th anniversary of war starting against Germany.
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