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King Charles meets Aberfan families on disaster’s 60th anniversary
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The royal family marked the 60th anniversary of the Aberfan disaster, in which 144 people died, by meeting bereaved relatives and members of the Welsh community.
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King Charles III met relatives of victims and survivors in Aberfan on Wednesday, marking 60 years since a mining disaster killed 144 people in the Welsh village. Queen Camilla and Prince William also joined the commemorations. [1]
Charles spoke at a gathering, describing the disaster as “the saddest and most tragic day one could possibly imagine”. He said it was deeply moving to hear the stories of survivors and bereaved families, adding: “Today our thoughts, in our country and around the world, are with you in Aberfan.” [1]
According to the BBC, among those Charles met was one of the few surviving parents who lost a child in the disaster. William also spoke with bereaved relatives and other members of the community, saying there were “no words” to express how awful the disaster was. [1]
Earlier, Charles, Camilla and William laid a wreath in the village. [1]
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