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Dresden Marks 80 Years Since World War II Bombing
Ceremonies in Dresden pay tribute to the victims of the 1945 Allied bombing, featuring the attendance of international dignitaries such as Prince Edward.
Dresden commemorated the eightieth anniversary of the Allied bombing during World War Two with a series of memorial events on Thursday.
On February 13, 1945, Allied forces commenced a three-day bombing campaign on Dresden that resulted in the deaths of around twenty-five thousand people and triggered catastrophic firestorms throughout the city center.
This anniversary carries profound significance for the residents of Dresden and for Germans nationwide, as evidenced by attendees sharing personal family stories connected to the event.
Among the distinguished participants was Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, who stood in for King Charles at the ceremony.
At 89 years old, the oldest active member of the British Royal Family participated in a human chain around the old town as a tribute to those who perished.
During his visit to Dresden Town Hall, Prince Edward expressed the profound sorrow experienced due to the destruction and loss of life, emphasizing his dedication to healing historical wounds.
While in the city, he also visited the Dresden Frauenkirche, a remarkable Baroque church that was reconstructed and reopened in 2005 after its devastation in the bombing.
The reconstruction of the Frauenkirche, which began in 1993 under the guidance of the Dresden Trust, serves as a symbol of reconciliation and remembrance.
On February 13, 1945, Allied forces commenced a three-day bombing campaign on Dresden that resulted in the deaths of around twenty-five thousand people and triggered catastrophic firestorms throughout the city center.
This anniversary carries profound significance for the residents of Dresden and for Germans nationwide, as evidenced by attendees sharing personal family stories connected to the event.
Among the distinguished participants was Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, who stood in for King Charles at the ceremony.
At 89 years old, the oldest active member of the British Royal Family participated in a human chain around the old town as a tribute to those who perished.
During his visit to Dresden Town Hall, Prince Edward expressed the profound sorrow experienced due to the destruction and loss of life, emphasizing his dedication to healing historical wounds.
While in the city, he also visited the Dresden Frauenkirche, a remarkable Baroque church that was reconstructed and reopened in 2005 after its devastation in the bombing.
The reconstruction of the Frauenkirche, which began in 1993 under the guidance of the Dresden Trust, serves as a symbol of reconciliation and remembrance.
