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Prince of Wales attends launch of the first global Humanitarian Memorial for Aid Workers; ENGLAND: London: Gunnersbury Park:EXTThe launch of the global Humanitarian Memorial Various shots of Prince William, Prince of Wales seated in audience beside Sayyeda Salam (Executive Director of Concern Worldwide (UK)) at event / Michael Landy (artist and creator of the Humanitarian Memorial) seated nearbyPrince William, Prince of Wales on to stagePrince William, Prince of Wales speech SOT - Good morning everyone,I am honoured to be here today for the official opening of the first permanent humanitarian memorial.A physical recognition of the courage and sacrifice humanitarian aid workers make to ensure the most vulnerable receive lifesaving support.Thank you, Sir John for all the work that you and your committee have done to ensure that Elaine’s vision became a reality, and thank you Tom for your powerful words – and the work your Office does to help people across the world – they save lives day in, day out. Like those we remember today – we owe them a debt of gratitude. But thank you most of all to Sayyeda for sharing such a striking reflection about why this memorial is so needed, particularly now. The powerful but tragic story of Abdallah in West Darfur is a reminder of why it is so vital that we honour the lives of humanitarian workers lost in service.Around the world, far too many people continue to face unimaginable pain, suffering and loss, whether through natural disasters or man-made conflict and famine.