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The fifth anniversary of the September 11 attacks will be marked in the UK with a low-key ceremony in London.The fifth anniversary of the September 11 attacks will be marked in the UK with a low-key ceremony in London.
Families of the 67 British victims will attend the private event at the memorial garden near the US Embassy.Families of the 67 British victims will attend the private event at the memorial garden near the US Embassy.
A wreath will be laid followed by a minute's silence at 1346 BST, recalling the exact moment when the first plane hit New York's World Trade Center.A wreath will be laid followed by a minute's silence at 1346 BST, recalling the exact moment when the first plane hit New York's World Trade Center.
In Manhattan, Prince Andrew is among the dignitaries attending a service at the British Memorial Garden.In Manhattan, Prince Andrew is among the dignitaries attending a service at the British Memorial Garden.
The garden, which is due to formally open in 2007, is just half a mile from where the strikes took place.The garden, which is due to formally open in 2007, is just half a mile from where the strikes took place.
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The event at the London garden, in Grosvenor Square, has been organised by the US embassy.The event at the London garden, in Grosvenor Square, has been organised by the US embassy.
However, the UK government has not arranged any official commemoration, in keeping with the wishes of the relatives of the British victims.However, the UK government has not arranged any official commemoration, in keeping with the wishes of the relatives of the British victims.
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.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.
The London memorial garden was opened by the Princess Royal to mark the second anniversary of the attacks. The family of merchant banker Robert Eaton will join other relatives in the square.
Mr Eaton, 37, from Ditchling in East Sussex, worked for investment bank 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.
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".
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The Duke of York has said fears that his ex-wife was in the World Trade Center gave an "insight" into the lives of those who lost loved ones.The Duke of York has said fears that his ex-wife was in the World Trade Center gave an "insight" into the lives of those who lost loved ones.
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.
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.
In October 2001, he travelled to New York to see the devastation at Ground Zero.In October 2001, he travelled to New York to see the devastation at Ground Zero.
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"Nothing could have prepared me for the scene that I witnessed. Nothing in my experience came close to that scene of utter devastation and loss," he said."Nothing could have prepared me for the scene that I witnessed. Nothing in my experience came close to that scene of utter devastation and loss," he said.
"The sheer scale of the destruction was difficult to comprehend."
The hour-long memorial service at the New York garden 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 hour-long memorial service at the New York garden 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 Duke of York will attend a memorial service in New York The family of Robert Eaton will be among those at the London event
The Duke will speak briefly at the event and meet victims' families who have flown to New York for the occasion.The Duke will speak briefly at the event and meet victims' families who have flown to New York for the occasion.
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, the number representing the number Britons killed on the day.Some 67 British police officers will also be present to provide an honour guard, the number representing the number Britons killed on the day.
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, in Hayle, Cornwall, family and friends of British-born Rick Rescorla, who died after helping people leave the World Trade Center's South Tower, will gather at the town's memorial to him.Meanwhile, in Hayle, Cornwall, family and friends of British-born Rick Rescorla, who died after helping people leave the World Trade Center's South Tower, will gather at the town's memorial to him.