The Royal Family is leading the nation in mourning after the horrific Air India plane crash earlier in the week.

King Charles and Queen Camilla expressed shock and sympathy for the victims of the Ahmedabad aircraft disaster that claimed 241 lives. Union flags are at half-mast, and a tribute will be paid during Trooping the Colour,

Black armbands will also be worn by senior officers taking part in Trooping, as well as coachmen and women from the Royal Mews, driving carriages carrying members of the royal family or riding a coach’s lead horse as a postilion.