King Charles to honour Air India crash victims at Trooping the Colour

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14 Jun 2025 • 5:07 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • King Charles will lead the nation in a minute's silence during Trooping the Colour to remember the victims of the Air India plane crash that killed 241 passengers and crew.
  • The King, along with senior royals, will wear black armbands during the ceremony as a mark of respect.
  • The Queen, Princess of Wales, and Duchess of Edinburgh are expected to watch the event, with potential appearances from Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis.
  • Members of the royal family not participating in the parade will not wear black armbands.
  • The minute's silence will occur after the King inspects the guardsmen, signalled by the Last Post and ending with the Reveille.

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