Air India Plane Crash: King Charles in honor of victims with minutes of silence and black bracelets during his birthday parade | Today news
The royal family will pay tribute to the victims of the recent accident in Air India during Saturday’s ‘Trooping the Color’, the king’s official birthday parade. The move comes after a tragic aircraft disaster in Ahmedabad, West Indies, claimed at least 241 lives on Thursday. Royals to pay tribute to the victims of Air India crash in the troops of the color that a Palace spokeswoman confirmed, confirmed that King Charles III requested changes to the event “as a sign of respect for the lost lives, the families in mourning and all the communities affected by these horrible tragedy”. As part of the tribute, a minute’s silence will be observed after the king examined the guard at Horse Guards Parade. The silence will be indicated by the traditional last post and revener, played by military Gogers. The king, along with senior members of the royal family, will carry black bracelets. Those who drive in the ceremonial march, including Postalions, coaches and coaches of the Royal Mews, will also wear black bracelets as a gesture of raw. However, family members dressed in civilian clothes are not necessary to put on it. King Charles and Queen Camilla also issued a personal statement expressing their shock and sympathy. “We are desperately shocked by the awful events in Ahmedabad,” it says. “Our special prayers and deepest possible sympathy are with the families and friends of all who are affected.” The palace also praised emergency services for their efforts to respond to the disaster. Union flags over all royal residences and government buildings were flown at half-mast today in honor of those who lost their lives. The king’s tribute to trooping the color is expected to be watched by millions worldwide.