The Memorial Gates
In November 2002, Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, opened the Memorial Gates
near Buckingham Palace, to commemorate the sacrifices made by the peoples of
Africa, Asia and the West Indies. The Ministry of Defence and British Armed Forces
were proud to support that occasion by setting up this exhibition at a venue where
veterans from ethnic minority groups could meet the Queen.
Words spoken at the event by Baroness Flather, Chairman of the Memorial Gates
Committee, reflect the philosophy of the “We Were There” exhibition.
“It is our fervent hope that the volunteers from the Indian sub-Continent, Africa and
the Caribbean, whose memorial this constitutes, will find a permanent place in the
hearts of the British people. By remembering our shared sacrifice in the darkest
days of two world wars we are certain that we can build together a cohesive society
based upon mutual respect and understanding”. 
The Memorial Gates, Constitution Hill, London.
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