King, Queen and Prince of Wales are to join Aberfan survivors marking 60 years since 144 were killed
Prince William joins survivors and the bereaved marking 60 years since 150,000 tonnes of slurry engulfed Pantglas Junior School, killing 116 children and 28 adults.The Prince and Princess of Wales, who will today join King Charles and Queen Camilla at the Aberfan Memorial Garden, where William will also unveil a memorial tree.
Complaints about the coal tip above Pantglas Junior School had reached the National Coal Board for years, yet nothing was done. On 21 October 1966, 150,000 tonnes of slurry engulfed the school and Moy Road, killing 116 children and 28 adults. Charles and William will lay wreaths at the Aberfan Memorial Garden, and Camilla will place a posy. Prince William will also unveil a memorial tree.
David Davies, eight, was laid among the dead until someone saw his foot move.
Gaynor Madgwick lost her brother Carl, seven, and sister Marylyn, 10, that morning.
Deputy head Dai Beynon died shielding pupils with a blackboard; none of the 34 children in his class survived.
