Buckingham Palace marked the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks with a solemn and touching tribute on the forecourt during the morning Changing of the Guard ceremony.
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1. A Special Changing of the Guard Ceremony
The royal residence hosted a poignant commemoration on behalf of King Charles, bringing together senior royals and international representatives.
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Representing the Monarch: The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester took the Royal Salute on behalf of the King, joined by the United States Ambassador to honor the lives lost.
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Musical Tributes: The Band of the Coldstream Guards delivered powerful renditions of both the United States and United Kingdom national anthems, alongside emotional performances of Hymn to the Fallen and Amazing Grace.
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2. Continuing a Year of Remembrance
The Buckingham Palace tribute builds on a series of solemn gestures made by the British monarch to honor the victims of the tragedy.
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Paying Respects in New York: Earlier in the year, during their historic state visit to the United States, King Charles and Queen Camilla visited the National 9/11 Memorial in Lower Manhattan, laying flowers and meeting with first responders and families of victims.
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Standing in Solidarity: The anniversary displays underscored the enduring bond and mutual solidarity between the UK and the US, paying specific remembrance to the nearly 3,000 victims—including dozens of British nationals—who perished on September 11, 2001.
