The Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence have attended a Dawn Service commemorating Anzac Day at the New Zealand Memorial in London.

The pair arrived for the Hyde Park Corner service shortly before 5am local time (11am AEST).

Crowds continue to assemble on Anzac Day to hear the sounding of the bugle 111 years on.  (Source: 1News)

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A post on the Royal Family X account on Saturday morning read: “Today is #ANZACDay – which honours the members of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) who served and died in all wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations.”

The Princess of Wales will take part in the wreath-laying ceremony later on Saturday at the Cenotaph, the UK’s principal war memorial.

She will also join the service of commemoration and thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey, where veterans, dignitaries and representatives from the Commonwealth will gather in reflection.

New Zealand soldiers march during the international service in recognition of the Gallipoli campaign.

New Zealand soldiers march during the international service in recognition of the Gallipoli campaign. (Source: Associated Press)

Australia and NZ gather in Türkiye to commemorate WWI battle

Officials and visitors from Australia, New Zealand and Türkiye also gathered in northwest Türkiye on Saturday to commemorate the 111th anniversary of the Battle of Gallipoli.

A New Zealand soldier at the service.

A New Zealand soldier at the service. (Source: Associated Press)

The solemn ceremony began at 5.30am local time near a beach where the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, or ANZACs, first landed at Gallipoli at dawn on April 25, 1915.

The hour-long event included hymns, prayers and the laying of wreaths by the participants from many countries around the world.

Deputy Commander of the French Strike Force Vice Admiral Yannick Bossu places red carnations at the Turkish Martyrs' cemetery.

Deputy Commander of the French Strike Force Vice Admiral Yannick Bossu places red carnations at the Turkish Martyrs’ cemetery. (Source: Associated Press)

The Gallipoli campaign, part of a British-led effort to defeat the Ottoman Empire, ultimately failed, resulting in tens of thousands of deaths on both sides during the eight-month conflict. It aimed to secure a naval route from the Mediterranean Sea to Istanbul through the Dardanelles, and knock the Ottomans out of the war.

A British soldier plays a pipe.

A British soldier plays a pipe. (Source: Associated Press)

The battle helped forge Australia and New Zealand’s national identities as well as friendship with their former adversary, Türkiye.

“From great suffering, understanding can grow. From former enemies, friendships can blossom. The relationship between Türkiye, Australia and New Zealand is built on remembrance, respect and recognition of our shared humanity,” said Governor-General of New Zealand Dame Cindy Kiro during the opening address.

Australian and New Zealand soldiers pay their respects.

Australian and New Zealand soldiers pay their respects. (Source: Associated Press)

Turkish Colonel Fatih Cansiz read from the tribute Türkiye’s founder Mustafa Kemal Ataturk made in 1934 for the fallen: “Those heroes that shed their blood and lost their lives … you are now lying in the soil of a friendly country. Therefore rest in peace. There is no difference between the Johnnies and the Mehmets to us where they lie side by side in this country of ours.”

Ataturk first rose to prominence as commander of the Turkish forces at Gallipoli, then went on to lead the War of Independence and ultimately found the Turkish Republic.

– additional reporting from Associated Press