Dresden Commemorates 80th Anniversary of Allied Bombing with Royal Visit
Dresden, Germany, marked the 80th anniversary of the Allied bombing of the city during World War II with a series of events on Thursday. The British Royal Family’s Duke of Kent, Prince Edward, represented King Charles at the event and took part in a human chain around the old town in remembrance of the victims of the bombing.
The people of Dresden still carry the trauma of the bombings, with many sharing personal stories of loss and survival. The annual commemoration holds great significance for both Dresdeners and Germans as a whole, with attendees traveling from across the country to pay their respects.
During the three-day bombing raid that began on February 13, 1945, as many as 25,000 people were killed and the city center was devastated by firestorms. Prince Edward expressed the deep grief felt for the destruction and loss of life during the official commemoration event, emphasizing the importance of reconciliation and healing from the wounds of war.
As the royal patron of the Dresden Trust, which led the reconstruction of the iconic Frauenkirche church that was destroyed in the bombing, Prince Edward also visited the restored church during his stay in the city. The rebuilding of the church, completed in 2005, symbolizes the reconciliation between the UK and the people of Dresden, and serves as a poignant reminder of the city’s resilience in the face of tragedy.
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