Britain’s King Charles says he is ‘desperately shocked’ by Air India plane crash

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FILE PHOTO: Britain's King Charles arrives for a service celebrating 400 years of The Queen's Chapel, central London, Britain, June 4, 2025.  Aaron Chown/Pool via REUTERS/ File Photo

Britain's King Charles said he and Queen Camilla were "desperately shocked" by the crash of the Air India plane, in which 53 Britons were travelling.

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LONDON - Britain's King Charles said on June 12 he was desperately shocked by

the Air India plane crash

in the western Indian city of Ahmedabad, with passengers including 53 Britons and one Canadian.

“My wife and I have been desperately shocked by the terrible events in Ahmedabad this morning,” the monarch said in a statement.

“Our special prayers and deepest possible sympathy are with the families and friends of all those affected by this appallingly tragic incident across so many nations, as they await news of their loved ones. 

“I would like to pay a particular tribute to the heroic efforts of the emergency services and all those providing help and support at this most heartbreaking and traumatic time.” REUTERS

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