New Zealand ode as royals pay their respects
The Dean of Westminster has said the Christchurch mosques attack that brought “horror and death” to New Zealand must not drive apart friends of different religions.
Dr John Hall’s comments about the terrorist shootings were made in his address yesterday at the Anzac Day Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey, which honoured New Zealand and Australia’s war dead.
The Duke of Sussex made a surprise appearance at the event, alongside the Duchess of Cambridge, which was only announced a few hours before the congregation arrived. Harry had always planned to attend the annual service as long as his wife’s pregnancy allowed it.
His appearance suggested Meghan, who has not been seen publicly for some weeks, was not due to give birth imminently.
The Duke of Cambridge is in New Zealand on a twoday visit to meet survivors of the attack.