Families of British victims mark 25th anniversary of 9/11
British families gathered in London's Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park to mark the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, with a memorial sculpture made from World Trade Center steel. UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham and US President Donald Trump delivered addresses, remembering the 67 British victims and emphasizing resilience against hatred.
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This article highlights the enduring global impact of the 9/11 attacks, demonstrating how a tragedy in the US continues to resonate internationally and shape national remembrance and political discourse decades later. It underscores the shared experience of grief and solidarity between nations.
By Cachella Smith and Nick Johnson , reporting from Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Published 11 September 2026 Families of British victims of 9/11 were among those who gathered in London's Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park on Friday to mark the 25th anniversary of the attacks in the US.
The event, hosted by UK charity Since 9/11, was held near a memorial sculpture made from steel recovered from the ruins of the World Trade Center.
In a video address played to attendees, Prime Minister Andy Burnham said: "On this anniversary, we must remember that hatred and fear did not have the last word on 9/11."
There were 67 British citizens among the 2,977 people murdered on 9/11.
The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, with the US ambassador to the UK, have separately attended a special Changing of the Guard ceremony while a number of vigils are taking place in the US.
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