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Simon Ormiston

Aberfan: King Charles marks Welsh mining disaster that killed a generation of children

King Charles III has led tributes to the people of Aberfan on the 60th anniversary of the disaster, in which 116 children and 28 adults died when a colliery spoil tip collapsed onto Pantglas Junior School in Wales in 21 October 1966.

The King, Queen Camilla and the Prince of Wales met survivors in the Welsh village. The King and Prince William laid wreaths at the memorial garden, and the Queen placed a posy.

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