Princess Anne Marks 110 Years Since Bloodiest First World War Battle

Princess Anne marks 110 years since bloodiest First World War battle

Princess Anne said the 110th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme recalled “the responsibility to remember”, as she marked one of the deadliest battles of the First World War which saw particularly heavy British losses.

Princess Anne joins forces with Duke of Gloucester commemorating Battle of the Somme

The Princess Royal was accompanied by the Duke of Gloucester in France this afternoon, as they marked 110 years since the Battle of the Somme.

Somme fallen remembered on 110th anniversary: Princess Anne lays wreath at Ulster Memorial in France, while political leaders at Belfast City Hall service

The heroism and sacrifice of thousands of Ulstermen on the first day of the Battle of the Somme has been marked with solemn reflection at events in Northern Ireland and France.