Community commemoration

The British Royal Family’s Duke of Kent, Prince Edward, was in attendance to represent King Charles and took part in a human chain around the town, forming a protective ring in remembrance of those who died.

Wir werden Dresden und die unzähligen anderen deutschen Städte niemals vergessen.

Auch im kommenden Jahr fahren wir wieder nach Dresden, um den Toten unseres Volkes die letzte Ehre zu erweisen.

Tot sind nur jene, die vergessen werden!#dd1302 #dresden #dd1502 pic.twitter.com/62Yy8Q2R61

— Die Heimat - Bundesverband (@heimat_de) February 17, 2025

During his stay in the city, Prince Edward paid a visit to the Dresden Frauenkirche, a church that was left in ruins as a memorial to the conflict for more than half a century.