Memorial for Wales' World War One fallen
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A lasting monument to Welsh soldiers who died in World War One has finally been unveiled in Flanders
It is estimated 40,000 soldiers, sailors and airmen from Wales died during the 1914 to 1918 war
The unveiling of the monument took place on Saturday afternoon
Langemark was at the heart of battle in 1917 as the Welsh advanced through the village on the first day of the Battle of Passchendaele
War graves at Lille ramparts cemetery in the centre of Ypres are among a number around the town
The Menin Gate where a special Last Post will be played for Welsh soldiers who died in the war on Sunday night
Divisional collecting post cemetery and extension near Langemark, Flanders - one of the many Commonwealth war graves sites
British Legion members were among those paying tribute at the unveiling
About 1,000 people gathered as the unveiling ceremony began
"Rhyfel" by poet Hedd Wyn, who died near this site is read by Isgoed Williams, accompanied by Dylan Cernyw on harp
First Minister Carwyn Jones unveiled the monument
People were invited to lay wreaths after a number of service personnel had laid theirs
A white stone bearing the words of the Welsh national anthem is presented to the Welsh campaign committee