King Charles Leads Trooping Colour Tribute to 241 Air India Crash Victims

King Charles III has directed members of the Royal Family participating in the Trooping the Colour parade to wear black armbands and observe a minute's silence in honor of the 241 victims of the recent Air India plane crash near Ahmedabad. The King, along with senior royals in military uniform, coachmen, and coachwomen from the Royal Mews, will participate in these gestures of mourning during the ceremonial parade marking his official birthday. The minute's silence will be held after the King's inspection of the troops at Horse Guards Parade, accompanied by the playing of the Last Post and Reveille. Flags at royal residences and government buildings have been flown at half-mast as a mark of respect. The King expressed his shock and sympathy in a personal statement, also paying tribute to the emergency services responding to the disaster. This tribute is a significant addition to the centuries-old event, reflecting solidarity with the families and communities affected by the tragedy.