King and William arrive to pay tribute to Aberfan disaster victims 60 years on
The King, Queen and Prince William are paying an emotional tribute to the victims of the Aberfan disaster today - 60 years on from the tragedy.
TL;DR
- The King, Queen, and Prince William visited Aberfan to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the 1966 disaster.
- 116 children and 28 adults were killed when a coal waste tip collapsed onto Pantglas Junior School and neighboring houses.
- The royals laid wreaths at the Aberfan Memorial Garden and observed a minute's silence.
- They met with survivors, bereaved families, and retired emergency service members.
- Prince William will unveil the Aberfan Memorial Tree at Ynysowen Community Primary School.
- The late Queen Elizabeth II's delayed visit after the tragedy is noted as a significant regret of her reign.