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Britons remember victims of 9/11 Britons remember victims of 9/11
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Family and friends of the British victims of the 11 September attacks have gathered at a sombre ceremony in London to mark the fifth anniversary.Family and friends of the British victims of the 11 September attacks have gathered at a sombre ceremony in London to mark the fifth anniversary.
Sixty-seven white roses representing each of the victims were laid at the memorial garden near the US Embassy.Sixty-seven white roses representing each of the victims were laid at the memorial garden near the US Embassy.
A minute's silence at 1346 BST recalled the exact moment when the first plane hit New York's World Trade Center.A minute's silence at 1346 BST recalled the exact moment when the first plane hit New York's World Trade Center.
Speaking at another service in Manhattan, Prince Andrew said no attack would ever change our way of life. A service also took place at the British Memorial Garden in Manhattan, which will open next year.
The event at London's own memorial garden, in Grosvenor Square, was organised by the US embassy.The event at London's own memorial garden, in Grosvenor Square, was organised by the US embassy.
Earlier, a small group of protesters gathered outside, claiming there had been a cover-up and the perpetrators of the attacks had never been properly identified.
The pain is always going to be there Alex Clarke, whose daughter Suria was killed Anniversary 'magnifies pain' Fund helps ease family lossThe pain is always going to be there Alex Clarke, whose daughter Suria was killed Anniversary 'magnifies pain' Fund helps ease family loss
Culture Secretary Tessa Jowell, who was given special responsibility for co-ordinating support for relatives of the British victims, represented the UK government.Culture Secretary Tessa Jowell, who was given special responsibility for co-ordinating support for relatives of the British victims, represented the UK government.
In a short speech, Ms Jowell paid tribute to the bravery and strength of the families.In a short speech, Ms Jowell paid tribute to the bravery and strength of the families.
"In the years since, perhaps some of the rawness has healed. This garden has become a place of peace and remembrance," she said."In the years since, perhaps some of the rawness has healed. This garden has become a place of peace and remembrance," she said.
She laid a wreath in the garden before the 80 or so relatives, as did US Ambassador Robert Tuttle.She laid a wreath in the garden before the 80 or so relatives, as did US Ambassador Robert Tuttle.
Investment bank Cantor Fitzgerald, which lost hundreds of employees, sent a large bouquet of lilies.Investment bank Cantor Fitzgerald, which lost hundreds of employees, sent a large bouquet of lilies.
'Endless pain''Endless pain'
Speaking at the ceremony, Alex Clarke, chair of the September 11 Families Support Group, said the loss of her daughter, Suria, in the attack had never got any easier.Speaking at the ceremony, Alex Clarke, chair of the September 11 Families Support Group, said the loss of her daughter, Suria, in the attack had never got any easier.
"What's five years? To us, I think it is just the same. The pain is always going to be there.""What's five years? To us, I think it is just the same. The pain is always going to be there."
Jim Cudmore, treasurer of the group, said it had been a lovely day but some relatives missed the speeches because of heightened security around the US Embassy.Jim Cudmore, treasurer of the group, said it had been a lovely day but some relatives missed the speeches because of heightened security around the US Embassy.
Later in the day, opposition leader David Cameron, carrying a large bouquet of white lilies and roses, visited the garden to pay his respects.Later in the day, opposition leader David Cameron, carrying a large bouquet of white lilies and roses, visited the garden to pay his respects.
HAVE YOUR SAY Today is the day we remember all those people who were sat at their desks, riding in elevators, or getting a cup of coffee when two planes were flown into a building Andy, Birmingham, UK Send us your commentsHAVE YOUR SAY Today is the day we remember all those people who were sat at their desks, riding in elevators, or getting a cup of coffee when two planes were flown into a building Andy, Birmingham, UK Send us your comments
A free concert took place in the square in the evening with performances by 14-year-old singer Daisy Blue, from Swansea, and soprano Elin Manahan.A free concert took place in the square in the evening with performances by 14-year-old singer Daisy Blue, from Swansea, and soprano Elin Manahan.
Speaking at the British Memorial Garden in New York, Prince Andrew said terrorism would never cause people to turn their backs on their core values.Speaking at the British Memorial Garden in New York, Prince Andrew said terrorism would never cause people to turn their backs on their core values.
"These bonds cannot nor will not be undone by those who stand for intolerance and hate. "These bonds cannot nor will not be undone by those who stand for intolerance and hate."
"Although five years have now passed, the memories of that day are fresh to everyone; and the continuing pain for the families and loved ones of those who died is vivid and far from healed.
"We are here today to honour them all," he said.
Solidarity with USSolidarity with US
He earlier said that he had a small insight into the anguish families suffered on the day, when he was unable to contact the Duchess of York.He earlier said that he had a small insight into the anguish families suffered on the day, when he was unable to contact the Duchess of York.
She had been planning to visit her charity office in the World Trade Center on the afternoon of 11 September.She had been planning to visit her charity office in the World Trade Center on the afternoon of 11 September.
The memorial garden, just half a mile from where the strikes took place, will formally open next year. Patricia Bingley, 72, from Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, had flown to New York to remember her son Kevin Dennis, who was killed in the twin towers.
After the service at the British Memorial Garden, which she watched with her husband Terry, she said: "It seems like it's going to be a little English garden which we need here in New York for when British relatives come over.
Bereaved visit 'special place'Bereaved visit 'special place'
Some 67 British police officers were also present to provide an honour guard. "Prince Andrew had a chat with me and he was really nice.
They were among 120 officers who flew to New York at their own expense for the anniversary to show solidarity with US counterparts who lost their lives. "I feel much closer to my son here in New York, it's more comforting."
Meanwhile, thousands of City workers have held a minute's silence. The memorial garden, just half a mile from where the strikes took place, will formally open next year.
At a London brokerage, cricketer Shane Warne, Formula One driver Damon Hill and rugby player Martin Johnson answered the phones on the trading floor of brokers BGC where revenue from the day's trading will go to charity. Some 120 British police officers flew to New York at their own expense for the anniversary to show solidarity with US counterparts who lost their lives.
Thousands of City workers held a minute's silence and cricketer Shane Warne and rugby player Martin Johnson answered the phones on the trading floor of brokers BGC where revenue from the day's trading will go to charity.
And in Hayle, Cornwall, family and friends of British-born Rick Rescorla, who died after helping people leave the World Trade Center's South Tower, gathered at the town's memorial to him.And in Hayle, Cornwall, family and friends of British-born Rick Rescorla, who died after helping people leave the World Trade Center's South Tower, gathered at the town's memorial to him.