The Prince of Wales prepares to lay his wreath at a ceremony in Glasgow on August 4th 014
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Earlier in the day, the prince attended a commemoration service marking the start of World War One at Glasgow Cathedral. The prince, known as the Duke of Rothesay in Scotland, joined 1,100 dignitaries from around the Commonwealth at the ceremony.
The Prince of Wales in the act of commemoration that took place at Glasgow Cathedral on August 4th 2014, the 100th anniversary of the start of World War One
The ceremony included poetry, music and readings as well as several moments of reflection for those from around the Commonwealth who were killed in the war. Among those present were UK Prime Minister, David Cameron, and Scottish First Minister, Alex Salmond. The cathedral was decorated with flowers from the Commonwealth countries that fought in the war.
The flowers at Glasgow Cathedral where the Prince of Wales attended a ceremony on August 4th 2014 marking 100 years since the start of World War One
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After the ceremony, the prince met the family of Henry May who was among the first British soldiers to be awarded the Victoria Cross after he saved the life of a comrade in October 1914. The prince was just one member of the British Royal Family attending events to mark the centenary of Britain's entry in to World War One on August 4th 1914.
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