Princess Anne has arrived in Turkey with her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, to commemorate the 110th anniversary of the Gallipoli Campaign.
The Princess Royal, 74, will participate in several memorial services during her visit.
As President of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC), she will honour those who lost their lives in the historic campaign.
Her programme includes visits to multiple memorial sites where she will deliver addresses and lay wreaths.
Princess Anne travels to Turkey on behalf of King Charles as monarch stays in UK
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The royal will also represent King Charles at key commemorative events.
The Princess Royal will begin her programme with a commemorative service at the Çanakkale Martyrs' Memorial.
She will deliver an address to mark the significant anniversary of the campaign.
Anne will also lay flowers at the memorial as part of the solemn ceremony.
Timothy Laurence and Princess Anne pictured together in Turkey
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Following this, the mother-of-two will proceed to a service at the Morto Bay French National Cemetery.
Her visit highlights the importance of remembering those who fought and died during the Gallipoli Campaign 110 years ago.
At the French Commemoration, Princess Anne will lay a wreath at the Lantern Tower Memorial.
She will also place flowers on the graves of French soldiers who lost their lives during the fighting.
Princess Anne wore her Adidas sunglasses for the visit
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This gesture honours the sacrifice of allied forces during the campaign.
The Princess Royal's visit to both Turkish and French memorials underscores the international significance of the Gallipoli commemorations.
Her presence represents the continued importance of remembering the sacrifices made by all nations involved in the historic conflict.
As President of the CWGC, Anne will visit the grave of Lieutenant Colonel Charles Doughty-Wylie, who was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross for his service at Gallipoli.
Princess Anne has travelled to Turkey on behalf of the King
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King Charles, as Colonel-in-Chief of The Royal Welsh, has provided a wreath card to be laid at the grave of the Royal Welch Fusiliers officer.
Princess Anne will deliver a message on behalf of her brother at a memorial service at the Cape Helles Memorial.
This service honours United Kingdom, Commonwealth and Irish servicemen who fought in the campaign.
The CWGC Torch of Remembrance will be walked down the aisle by Defence Attaché staff, family and veterans during the service.
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