🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Prince William arrives in Aberfan to join survivors, bereaved parents & members of the community in paying tribute to the 144 people who lost their lives in the Aberfan Disaster on 21 October 1966. The King, Queen, & the Prince of Wales will begin their visit to South Wales by spending time in the Aberfan Memorial Garden, which stands on the site of Pantglas School, where 109 children & 5 teachers died when a coal tip collapsed onto the village. A short prayer & moment of silence will be held, during which the King & the Prince of Wales will lay wreaths, while the Queen will place a posy in memory of those who were lost. Their Majesties & His Royal Highness will then take a short walk from the Memorial Garden to Aberfan & Merthyr Vale Community Centre, meeting local residents along the route. Throughout the visit, they will be accompanied by those who have first-hand experience of the disaster, the impact it had on the community then & continues to have today.