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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.
In Manhattan, Prince Andrew was among dignitaries to attend a service at the British Memorial Garden. Speaking at another service in Manhattan, Prince Andrew said no attack would ever change our way of life.
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.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.
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 loss The 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, 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, of the UK Families Support 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.
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.
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
Mr Eaton, 37, from Ditchling in East Sussex, worked for Cantor Fitzgerald on the 105th floor of the World Trade Center. 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.
"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. 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.
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". "These bonds cannot nor will not be undone by those who stand for intolerance and hate.
He said he had found it difficult to stay calm when he was unable to contact the Duchess of York, who had planned to visit her charity office in the World Trade Center on the afternoon of 11 September. "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.
'Insight into anguish' "We are here today to honour them all," he said.
"I had some small insight into the anguish many families were suffering that day," Andrew said. Solidarity with US
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. 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.
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. She had been planning to visit her charity office in the World Trade Center on the afternoon of 11 September.
Flowers were laid in the London memorial garden The memorial garden, just half a mile from where the strikes took place, will formally open next year.
The Duchess of York, who lost a number of her friends in the attacks, will join him at the service. href="/1/hi/uk/5336298.stm" class="">Bereaved visit 'special place'
Some 67 British police officers will also be present to provide an honour guard. Some 67 British police officers were also 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 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.
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.