Why King Charles and senior Royals are wearing black armbands for Trooping the Colour
King Charles to honour Air India crash victims at Trooping the Colour
- King Charles will lead the nation in a minute's silence during Trooping the Colour to remember the victims of the Air India plane crash that killed 241 passengers and crew.
- The King, along with senior royals, will wear black armbands during the ceremony as a mark of respect.
- The Queen, Princess of Wales, and Duchess of Edinburgh are expected to watch the event, with potential appearances from Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis.
- Members of the royal family not participating in the parade will not wear black armbands.
- The minute's silence will occur after the King inspects the guardsmen, signalled by the Last Post and ending with the Reveille.