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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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In pictures: the armed forces memorial

Armed forces memorial
The names of 16,000 members of the armed forces are carved into the memorial. There is room for another 15,000 to be added Photograph: Tim Rooke/Rex Features
Armed forces memorial
Prince Philip addresses the audience during the dedication ceremony Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty
Armed forces memorial
The Queen, Prince Philip, Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall during the ceremony Photograph: Rui Vieira/PA
Armed forces memorial
The Queen looks at Lord Mountbatten's name on the memorial Photograph: Rui Viera/PA
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Gordon Brown looks at the memorial before the dedication Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty
Armed forces memorial
Five-year-old Alex Ward, wearing his father's medals, searches for his father Colin's name Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty
Armed forces memorial
The memorial is set in the midst of an arboretum Photograph: Rui Vieira/PA
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