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In Pictures: Britain's New Memorial To Afghanistan And Iraq

Britain's new memorial to the Armed Forces personnel and civilians who served their country during the Gulf War and conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan has been unveiled - click above to take a look. 

 The Queen, Prime Minister Theresa May and former premier Tony Blair were among those to pay tribute on the day.

The monarch was joined by the Duke of Edinburgh, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince Harry, the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall for the moving service at Horse Guards Parade in central London ahead of the unveiling of a national memorial. 

Former prime minister Sir John Major, David Cameron and Mr Blair - under whose leadership the conflicts were fought - also attended, along with other senior ministers. 

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