Families of British victims mark 25th anniversary of 9/11
Summary
Families of British victims gathered in London to mark the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks in the United States. Ceremonies took place in the UK and the US to remember those who died and honor first responders.Key Facts
- The event in London was held at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, near a memorial made from steel from the World Trade Center.
- 67 British citizens were among the nearly 3,000 people killed in the 9/11 attacks.
- Prime Minister Andy Burnham spoke at the event via video, emphasizing remembrance and resilience.
- The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester and the US ambassador to the UK attended a Changing of the Guard ceremony.
- Memorials took place at the World Trade Center site in New York and at the Pentagon in Virginia.
- President Donald Trump said the US will "never, ever forget" 9/11 and highlighted national unity during the anniversary.
- The attacks involved four hijacked US passenger planes, two hitting the World Trade Center, one hitting the Pentagon, and one crashing in Pennsylvania after passengers resisted.
- Speakers included Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis, who urged learning from the past to build a better future.
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