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Families of the 67 British victims of the September 11 attacks have gathered at a low-key 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.
A wreath was 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 followed at 1346 BST, recalling 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.
In Manhattan, Prince Andrew was among dignitaries attending a service at the British Memorial Garden. In Manhattan, Prince Andrew was among dignitaries to attend a service at the British Memorial Garden.
The event at London's own memorial garden, in Grosvenor Square, has been organised by the US embassy. The event at London's own memorial garden, in Grosvenor Square, was organised by the US embassy.
All the attention on the anniversary can be very, very difficult Charles Wolf, whose wife Katherine was killed Anniversary 'magnifies pain' Fund helps ease family lossAll the attention on the anniversary can be very, very difficult Charles Wolf, whose wife Katherine 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.
She was to lay 67 roses at the garden to represent the 67 British victims. In a short speech, Ms Jowell paid tribute to the bravery and strength of the families.
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. "In the years since, perhaps some of the rawness has healed. This garden has become a place of peace and remembrance," she said.
'Strength of character' She laid a wreath in the garden, as did US Ambassador Robert Tuttle.
The family of merchant banker Robert Eaton joined other relatives in the square. Investment bank Cantor Fitzgerald, which lost hundreds of employees, sent a large bouquet of lilies.
Mr Eaton, 37, from Ditchling in East Sussex, worked for investment bank Cantor Fitzgerald on the 105th floor of the World Trade Center. 'Endless pain'
"Five years seems to have gone very quickly but time does not make it any easier because of the unique nature and scale of the tragedy," his father Doug said. 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."
A free concert will take place in the square in the evening.
The family of merchant banker Robert Eaton joined the other 80 or so relatives in the square.
Mr Eaton, 37, from Ditchling in East Sussex, worked for Cantor Fitzgerald on the 105th floor of the World Trade Center.
"Five years seems to have gone very quickly but time does not make it any easier because of the unique nature and scale of the tragedy," his father Doug said earlier.
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
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".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".
He was on a plane to the US at the time of the attacks and was turned back.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.
'Insight into anguish''Insight into anguish'
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.
The hour-long memorial service at the New York garden, which will formally open in 2007, is just half a mile from where the strikes took place.The hour-long memorial service at the New York garden, which will formally open in 2007, is just half a mile from where the strikes took place.
It 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.It 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 family of Robert Eaton will be among those at the London eventThe family of Robert Eaton will be among those at the London event
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.Some 67 British police officers will also be present to provide an honour guard.
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.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, thousands of City workers have held a minute's silence.Meanwhile, thousands of City workers have held a minute's silence.
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.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.
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.