King Charles and Prince William to mark Aberfan disaster anniversary as Harry and Meghan prepare for UK visit

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•   LONDON:  King Charles III, Queen Camilla and Prince William are preparing for a rare joint public engagement to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Aberfan disaster, while Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly planning their own joint appearance in the United Kingdom this week.
• Prince Harry and Meghan Markle prepare for UK appearance Meanwhile, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly preparing for their first joint public engagement in the United Kingdom since returning to the country in late August.
• While Charles, Camilla and William will focus on remembering victims of a historic tragedy, Harry and Meghan are expected to participate in community-focused initiatives in Nottingham.

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LONDON:  King Charles III, Queen Camilla and Prince William are preparing for a rare joint public engagement to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Aberfan disaster, while Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly planning their own joint appearance in the United Kingdom this week.

According to sources , who shared the announcement on Instagram on Monday, October 12, the King, Queen and Prince of Wales will visit Aberfan in South Wales on October 21 to honour the victims of the devastating tragedy.

The Aberfan disaster occurred on October 21, 1966, when a coal waste tip collapsed and sent a massive flow of debris into the Welsh village. The catastrophe claimed 144 lives, including 116 children and 28 adults, making it one of the most tragic mining-related disasters in British history.