Forces TV Speaks To The 9th Duke of Wellington

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Published on June 11, 2015 1:34:18 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsMYw18wioc

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Britain's first memorial honouring soldiers who fought in the Battle of Waterloo has been unveiled at the central London station that bears its name.

It marks the 200th anniversary of the victory over the French emperor Napoleon by forces commanded by the Duke of Wellington.

The memorial was unveiled at London's Waterloo Station by the 9th Duke of Wellington, Charles Wellesley.

He invited Forces TV to his home where he talked about the enduring influence of the Battle of Waterloo.