King ‘profoundly humbled’ by Aberfan testimonies as royals honour 60th anniversary of disaster

• King Charles, the Queen, and the Prince of Wales visited Aberfan to mark the 60th anniversary of the 1966 disaster which killed 144 people.
• The tragedy occurred when 150,000 tonnes of coal waste slid down a hillside and engulfed Pantglas Junior School and nearby houses, claiming the lives of 116 children.
• During the visit, King Charles addressed survivors and bereaved families, describing their testimonies as “profoundly humbling” and praising their unconquerable spirit.
• Charles said he admired the strength of the community and that Aberfan will “always be in our hearts”.
• The King and the Prince of Wales laid wreaths, while the Queen placed a posy, during a moment of silence at the Aberfan Memorial Garden.

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King says Aberfan ‘will always be in our hearts’ 60 years after coal tip collapse killed 144