Thursday, 25th April 2023 ANZAC DAY
The 6am Dawn Service for Anzac Day was re-scheduled from the Lido Deck to the Princess Theatre due to inclement weather. Thank goodness! I am sure Paul would not have been able to stand during the 3/4 hour service! And to be frank, I doubt I would have either!. When entering the theatre there was a lovely gesture by Princess of fresh rosemary (for remembrance) and a pin to secure it to our clothing. A lovely service conducted by veterans and the Cruise Director, Karen. Anzac Requiem, poems 'for the fallen', 'in Flanders Fields', 'Please wear a poppy' and 'Who are these Men' read by veteran passengers, with 'The Ode' read before The Last Post, minute silence and Reveille sounded by the ship's trumpeter, then the New Zealand and Australian National Anthems lead by vocalist Lisa Woodbrook.
Princess Cruises did themselves proud to support Anzac Day.
All day long we could find platers of Anzac Biscuits scattered through the dining areas and atrium. There was also a cake to commemorate Anzac Day on display in the atrium.
Sitting in the Theatre for the service.
Cake on display in atrium
One of many platters of Anzac Biscuits scattered around the dining areas.
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