Prince William and Kate visit Aberfan Memorial Garden to pay their respects to those who died
were led through the Aberfan Memorial Garden to pay their respects to those who died when a colliery spoil tip collapsed and sent tonnes of ash slurry onto the village below.
They met trustees from the Aberfan Memorial Trust who are involved in ensuring the maintenance of the garden, alongside some of the Aberfan Wives group who lost relatives in the disaster.The Prince and Princess of Wales during a visit to the Aberfan memorial garden.In 1974, the Queen opened the garden to commemorate the victims and provide a place for bereaved families, survivors and the community to pay their respects.
On the 50th anniversary of the disaster, her son Charles - then the Prince of Wales - visited the village and delivered a message from the Queen.
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