Anzac Day ceremony cancelled in Jersey

Jersey's Anzac Day commemorations have been cancelled.

They were due to be held at the Cenotaph in the Parade on 25 April.

The annual ceremony commemorates Australians and New Zealanders who died in the Great War.

It has been called off because of safety concerns over the spread of coronavirus.

Anzac Day ceremonies have been held around the world for almost 100 years.

Although the ceremony will not take place, wreaths will still be laid at the Cenotaph on behalf of the Crown, the people of Jersey and the Government.

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