The Duke of Edinburgh has led the nation in commemorating Australia and New Zealand’s war losses during a dawn service marking Anzac Day.

The Duke laid a wreath at Hyde Park Corner in London, which is home to war memorials for both southern hemisphere countries.

Anzac Day, April 25, marks the anniversary of the start of the First World War Gallipoli landings and is a national day of remembrance for Australia and New Zealand. There were celebrations across the two countries yesterday.

Hundreds of Australians, New Zealanders and military personnel watched in London as the Duke left a floral tribute of red poppies and white flowers early on Wednesday morning. The Royal family also paid their respects to the fallen on social media.

Later on Thursday, the Duke will lay an Anzac wreath on behalf of the King at the Cenotaph. He will also attend the annual Gallipoli Association wreath-laying ceremony in the crypt at St Paul’s Cathedral.