Royals to wear black armbands and observe silence in honour of Air India crash victims
Ahead of the 2025 Trooping the Colour, King Charles has reportedly instructed Prince William, Princess Catherine, and other senior members of the royal family to wear black armbands as a mark of respect for the victims of the recent Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad.
According to the BBC, the monarch also requested a minute’s silence following his inspection of the parade, which takes place today, June 14, in London.
A Buckingham Palace spokesperson confirmed the King's request, noting the tribute will honour "the lives lost, the families in mourning and all the communities affected by this awful tragedy."
Earlier this week, King Charles issued a deeply emotional statement, expressing shock and grief over the disaster that claimed hundreds of lives.
“My wife and I have been desperately shocked by the terrible events in Ahmedabad this morning,” the King wrote. “Our special prayers and deepest possible sympathy are with the families and friends of all those affected by this appallingly tragic incident across so many nations.”
The monarch also praised the emergency services for their “heroic efforts” during what he described as an unimaginably traumatic time.
