Seoul: Britain's Princess Anne, the younger sister of King Charles III, visited the United Nations Memorial Cemetery in Busan to pay tribute to British and Commonwealth service members who lost their lives during the Korean War.
According to Yonhap News Agency, Princess Anne arrived in South Korea to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Battles of Imjin River and Gapyeong. These significant engagements saw the involvement of British forces during the 1950-53 Korean War. She was accompanied by her husband, Vice Adm. Sir Tim Laurence, as she laid a wreath in honor of the 1,598 British and Commonwealth troops buried at the cemetery.
The cemetery serves as the final resting place for 2,339 service members from 14 different countries, all of whom fought alongside South Korea under the U.N. flag. During her visit, Princess Anne remarked on the essential role these soldiers played in South Korea's development, acknowledging that their sacrifices helped pave the way for the nation's current prosperity.
Princess Anne also took the opportunity to meet with South Korean veterans of the war. These veterans shared their firsthand experiences and stories of the battles they fought in, providing a personal connection to the historic events being commemorated.
The princess is scheduled to participate in additional events in Busan before heading to Seoul, where she will pay a courtesy visit to President Lee Jae Myung.