King Charles Leads Tribute at Trooping the Colour

King Charles III led a moment of silence and mandated black armbands at the annual Trooping the Colour parade to honor the victims of the recent Air India plane crash near Ahmedabad, which killed 241 people. The monarch, currently undergoing cancer treatment, made these last-minute changes as a mark of respect for the deceased, their families, and affected communities. Flags at royal residences have been flown at half-mast since the tragedy, while the King's earlier statement expressed deep shock and sympathy. The parade, celebrating the King's official birthday, continued with its traditional military pageantry and concluded with a Royal Air Force flypast. The Royal Family participated in the mourning attire, and King Charles praised the emergency services' heroic efforts. The ceremony functioned as both a public celebration and a solemn acknowledgment of the tragedy.