Brown and Cameron apologise for photo-op.Summary: Gordon Brown and David Cameron  Editing of this page by unregistered or newly registered users is currently disabled due to vandalism. have apologised after
suggestions that they competed for photo opportunities at a Remembrance
Day service.
Gordon Brown and David Cameron have apologised after suggestions that they competed for photo opportunities at a Remembrance Day service attended by the Queen. The leaders have both said sorry after the Dean of Westminster Abbey Westminster Abbey, originally the abbey church of a Benedictine monastery (closed in 1539) in London. One of England's most important Gothic structures, it is also a national shrine. The first church on the site is believed to date from early in the 7th cent. rebuked them for their behaviour at the service to mark the passing of Britain's last First World War troops. The event at the centre of the row took place on November 11, and was led by the Archbishop of Canterbury. Mr Cameron reportedly arrived with his own photographer, and had his picture taken in the Abbey garden inspecting tributes to the fallen. The Prime Minister was then said to have asked to be photographed with his wife Sarah in the same place. The head of communications at the Abbey, Duncan Jeffrey, said he had raised concerns with aides: "I pointed out that if people wished to take pictures in the Field of Remembrance then we would prefer to be notified in advance," he said. Officials acting for the Very Reverend Noun 1. Very Reverend - a title of respect for various ecclesiastical officials (as cathedral deans and canons and others) form of address, title of respect, title - an identifying appellation signifying status or function: e.g. `Mr. Dr John Hall are also reported to have sent formal complaints. A Downing Street Downing Street, Westminster, London, England. On the street are the British Foreign Office and, at No. 10, the residence of the first lord of the Treasury, who is usually (although not necessarily) the prime minister of Great Britain. spokesman said: "Following the service at the Abbey that morning, the Prime Minister expressed a desire to visit the Field of Remembrance, as an appropriate way to recognise those who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving their country. We apologised for any inconvenience caused by this late change of the programme." A Conservative Party spokesman said: "The decision to take photos was at the last minute, and permission was sought from officials in charge of the Field of Remembrance. We apologise for any misunderstanding and have given assurances that it won't happen again." Independent Television News Limited 2009. All rights reserved. Independent Television News Limited 2009. All rights reserved. Provided by Syndigate.info an Albawaba.com company |
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