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Madeleine McCann’s parents mark anniversary of disappearance with heartbreaking message

Kate Mc Cann, the mother of the missing Madeleine McCann looks at a poster showing her missing daughter during a press conference on June 6, 2007 in Berlin, Germany
Kate Mc Cann, the mother of the missing Madeleine McCann looks at a poster showing her missing daughter during a press conference on June 6, 2007 in Berlin, Germany (Getty)
  • Madeleine McCann's family commemorated the 18th anniversary of her disappearance, remembering her as a "very beautiful and unique person."
  • Madeleine was three years old when she vanished during a family holiday in Praia da Luz, Portugal, in 2007.
  • The family expressed their unwavering determination to continue the search, despite no significant new information.
  • They also thanked supporters and acknowledged the work of organizations dedicated to finding missing children.
  • Ministers recently approved additional funding for Scotland Yard's investigation into Madeleine's disappearance.
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