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“Archived photographs of the Aberfan disaster, where 144 people, mostly schoolchildren under the age of 10, died, have been released ahead of the tragedy's 60th anniversary.”

“The disaster in Aberfan unfolded following days of heavy rain, when excavated mining debris from the Merthyr Vale Colliery was dislodged and came thundering down the hillside.”

“The disaster in Aberfan unfolded following days of heavy rain, when excavated mining debris from the Merthyr Vale Colliery was dislodged and came thundering down the hillside.”

“The King, Queen and Prince of Wales will join survivors and bereaved families in remembering the 116 children and 28 adults killed in the Aberfan disaster to mark the 60th anniversary of the tragedy today.”

“During his visit on Thursday, Charles met Noah and Charlie Jones, whose great-grandfather, Stephen Andrew, was a caretaker at Pantglas Junior School and helped save the lives of many children in the Aberfan disaster.”

“To commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Aberfan disaster, they will also meet Noah Jones, whose great-grandfather, Stephen Andrew, was a caretaker at Pantglas Junior School and helped save the lives of many children.”

“He then visited the Aberfan Disaster Memorial Garden, which is on the site of the former school.”

“"It brought her back to life," said Denise Morgan, whose younger sister Annette was among those who died in the Aberfan disaster.”

“The couple also put the noise of Nottingham, where Harry and Meghan were on manoeuvres, to one side as they had a poignant meeting with a survivor of the Aberfan disaster and the great-grandson of the school caretaker who saved his life.”

“King Charles, pictured meeting the wives of Aberfan disaster victims on his first visit to Wales as monarch in 2022, will make a rare public appearance with Queen Camilla and Prince William this week to mark the tragedy's 60th anniversary The King will meet…”