Story · 21 October 2026
Aberfan disaster anniversary
Editorial photographs of Aberfan disaster anniversary, first on the Fast Media wire on 21 October 2026. 5 frames in the latest set, available to license for editorial use.
See every image in this storyThe Prince of Wales reveals a plaque during his visit to Ynysowen Community Primary School to unveil the Aberfan Memorial Tree as he pays tribute to the 144 people who lost their lives in the Aberfan disaster on October 21 1966. Picture date: Wednesday October 21, 2026
Ben Birchall · 2026-10-20
The Prince of Wales speaks to members of the public lining the streets outside Aberfan Memorial Garden, where survivors, bereaved parents and members of the community are paying tribute to the 144 people who lost their lives in the Aberfan disaster on October 21 1966. Picture date: Wednesday…
Aaron Chown · 2026-10-20
King Charles III and Queen Camilla with Mair Morgan, the last surviving teacher from Pantglas Junior School, at Aberfan Memorial Garden, where survivors, bereaved parents and members of the community are paying tribute to the 144 people who lost their lives in the Aberfan disaster on October 21…
Aaron Chown / PA ROTA - B68 · 2026-10-20
The Prince of Wales lays a wreath at Aberfan Memorial Garden, where survivors, bereaved parents and members of the community are paying tribute to the 144 people who lost their lives in the Aberfan disaster on October 21 1966. Picture date: Wednesday October 21, 2026
Aaron Chown / PA ROTA - B68 · 2026-10-20
Members of the public line the streets ahead of a commemoration event at Aberfan Memorial Garden, where members of the royal family will survivors, bereaved parents and members of the community in paying tribute to the 144 people who lost their lives in the Aberfan disaster on October 21 1966.…
Aaron Chown / PA ROTA - B68 · 2026-10-20
King Charles III pets a dog held by one of the members of the public lining the streets outside Aberfan Memorial Garden, where survivors, bereaved parents and members of the community are paying tribute to the 144 people who lost their lives in the Aberfan disaster on October 21 1966. Picture date:…
Aaron Chown / PA ROTA - B68 · 2026-10-20
The Prince of Wales with students during his visit to Ynysowen Community Primary School to unveil the Aberfan Memorial Tree as he pays tribute to the 144 people who lost their lives in the Aberfan disaster on October 21 1966. Picture date: Wednesday October 21, 2026
Ben Birchall · 2026-10-20
King Charles III speaks with members of the Aberfan Wives Group at Aberfan and Merthyr Vale Community Centre, during a visit to Aberfan to meet survivors, bereaved parents and members of the community and pay tribute to the 144 people who lost their lives in the Aberfan disaster on October 21 1966.…
Aaron Chown / PA ROTA - B68 · 2026-10-20
(left to right) King Charles III, Queen Camilla and the Prince of Wales attend a commemoration event at Aberfan Memorial Garden, where survivors, bereaved parents and members of the community are paying tribute to the 144 people who lost their lives in the Aberfan disaster on October 21 1966.…
Aaron Chown · 2026-10-20
The Prince of Wales with Geraint Davies, advisor to the Aberfan Memorial Charity at Aberfan Memorial Garden, where survivors, bereaved parents and members of the community are paying tribute to the 144 people who lost their lives in the Aberfan disaster on October 21 1966. Picture date: Wednesday…
Aaron Chown / PA ROTA - B68 · 2026-10-20
King Charles III lays a wreath at Aberfan Memorial Garden, where survivors, bereaved parents and members of the community are paying tribute to the 144 people who lost their lives in the Aberfan disaster on October 21 1966. Picture date: Wednesday October 21, 2026
Aaron Chown · 2026-10-20
The Prince of Wales and Geraint Davies (left), advisor to the Aberfan Memorial Charity, during a wreath laying at Aberfan Memorial Garden, where survivors, bereaved parents and members of the community are paying tribute to the 144 people who lost their lives in the Aberfan disaster on October 21…
Aaron Chown / PA ROTA - B68 · 2026-10-20
The wreath laid by the Prince of Wales at Aberfan Memorial Garden, where survivors, bereaved parents and members of the community are paying tribute to the 144 people who lost their lives in the Aberfan disaster on October 21 1966. Picture date: Wednesday October 21, 2026
Aaron Chown / PA ROTA - B68 · 2026-10-20
King Charles III at Aberfan and Merthyr Vale Community Centre, during a visit to Aberfan to meet survivors, bereaved parents and members of the community and pay tribute to the 144 people who lost their lives in the Aberfan disaster on October 21 1966. Picture date: Wednesday October 21, 2026
Aaron Chown · 2026-10-20
King Charles III attends a commemoration event at Aberfan Memorial Garden, where survivors, bereaved parents and members of the community are paying tribute to the 144 people who lost their lives in the Aberfan disaster on October 21 1966. Picture date: Wednesday October 21, 2026
Aaron Chown / PA ROTA - B68 · 2026-10-20
The Prince of Wales speaks to members of the public lining the streets outside Aberfan Memorial Garden, where survivors, bereaved parents and members of the community are paying tribute to the 144 people who lost their lives in the Aberfan disaster on October 21 1966. Picture date: Wednesday…
Aaron Chown · 2026-10-20
The Prince of Wales with students during his visit to Ynysowen Community Primary School to unveil the Aberfan Memorial Tree as he pays tribute to the 144 people who lost their lives in the Aberfan disaster on October 21 1966. Picture date: Wednesday October 21, 2026
Ben Birchall · 2026-10-20
King Charles III speaks with Gloria Davies from the Aberfan Wives Group at Aberfan and Merthyr Vale Community Centre, during a visit to Aberfan to meet survivors, bereaved parents and members of the community and pay tribute to the 144 people who lost their lives in the Aberfan disaster on October…
Aaron Chown · 2026-10-20
The Prince of Wales at a commemoration event at Aberfan Memorial Garden, where survivors, bereaved parents and members of the community are paying tribute to the 144 people who lost their lives in the Aberfan disaster on October 21 1966. Picture date: Wednesday October 21, 2026
Aaron Chown · 2026-10-20
King Charles III (right) with Aberfan survivor Jeff Edwards at Aberfan at Merthyr Vale Community Centre, to meet survivors, bereaved parents and members of the community to pay tribute to the 144 people who lost their lives in the Aberfan disaster on October 21 1966. Picture date: Wednesday October…
Aaron Chown · 2026-10-20
The Prince of Wales with students during his visit to Ynysowen Community Primary School to unveil the Aberfan Memorial Tree as he pays tribute to the 144 people who lost their lives in the Aberfan disaster on October 21 1966. Picture date: Wednesday October 21, 2026
Ben Birchall · 2026-10-20
Queen Camilla speaks to members of the public lining the streets outside Aberfan Memorial Garden, where survivors, bereaved parents and members of the community are paying tribute to the 144 people who lost their lives in the Aberfan disaster on October 21 1966. Picture date: Wednesday October 21,…
Aaron Chown / PA ROTA - B68 · 2026-10-20
King Charles III with Aberfan survivor Jeff Edwards (right) at Aberfan and Merthyr Vale Community Centre, to meet survivors, bereaved parents and members of the community to pay tribute to the 144 people who lost their lives in the Aberfan disaster on October 21 1966. Picture date: Wednesday…
Aaron Chown / PA ROTA - B68 · 2026-10-20
King Charles III speaks to members of the public lining the streets outside Aberfan Memorial Garden, where survivors, bereaved parents and members of the community are paying tribute to the 144 people who lost their lives in the Aberfan disaster on October 21 1966. Picture date: Wednesday October…
Aaron Chown / PA ROTA - B68 · 2026-10-20
Queen Camilla pets a dog waiting with members of the public lining the streets outside Aberfan Memorial Garden, where survivors, bereaved parents and members of the community are paying tribute to the 144 people who lost their lives in the Aberfan disaster on October 21 1966. Picture date:…
Aaron Chown / PA ROTA - B68 · 2026-10-20
The Prince of Wales at a commemoration event at Aberfan Memorial Garden, where survivors, bereaved parents and members of the community are paying tribute to the 144 people who lost their lives in the Aberfan disaster on October 21 1966. Picture date: Wednesday October 21, 2026
Aaron Chown / PA ROTA - B68 · 2026-10-20
King Charles III (centre) with Aberfan survivor Jeff Edwards (left) at Aberfan at Merthyr Vale Community Centre, to meet survivors, bereaved parents and members of the community to pay tribute to the 144 people who lost their lives in the Aberfan disaster on October 21 1966. Picture date: Wednesday…
Aaron Chown · 2026-10-20
(left to right) King Charles III, Queen Camilla and the Prince of Wales attend a commemoration event at Aberfan Memorial Garden, where survivors, bereaved parents and members of the community are paying tribute to the 144 people who lost their lives in the Aberfan disaster on October 21 1966.…
Aaron Chown / PA ROTA - B68 · 2026-10-20
King Charles III (centre) with Aberfan survivor Jeff Edwards (left) at Aberfan at Merthyr Vale Community Centre, to meet survivors, bereaved parents and members of the community to pay tribute to the 144 people who lost their lives in the Aberfan disaster on October 21 1966. Picture date: Wednesday…
Aaron Chown / PA ROTA - B68 · 2026-10-20
The Prince of Wales speaks to members of the public lining the streets outside Aberfan Memorial Garden, where survivors, bereaved parents and members of the community are paying tribute to the 144 people who lost their lives in the Aberfan disaster on October 21 1966. Picture date: Wednesday…
Aaron Chown / PA ROTA - B68 · 2026-10-20
The Prince of Wales with students during his visit to Ynysowen Community Primary School to unveil the Aberfan Memorial Tree as he pays tribute to the 144 people who lost their lives in the Aberfan disaster on October 21 1966. Picture date: Wednesday October 21, 2026
Ben Birchall · 2026-10-20
King Charles III speaking a member of the local community at Aberfan and Merthyr Vale Community Centre, during a visit to Aberfan to meet survivors, bereaved parents and members of the community and pay tribute to the 144 people who lost their lives in the Aberfan disaster on October 21 1966.…
Aaron Chown / PA ROTA - B68 · 2026-10-20
King Charles III and Queen Camilla and the Prince of Wales arrive for a commemoration event at Aberfan Memorial Garden, where survivors, bereaved parents and members of the community are paying tribute to the 144 people who lost their lives in the Aberfan disaster on October 21 1966. Picture date:…
Aaron Chown / PA ROTA - B68 · 2026-10-20
Queen Camilla lays flowers at Aberfan Memorial Garden, where survivors, bereaved parents and members of the community are paying tribute to the 144 people who lost their lives in the Aberfan disaster on October 21 1966. Picture date: Wednesday October 21, 2026
Aaron Chown / PA ROTA - B68 · 2026-10-20
King Charles III gives a speech at Aberfan and Merthyr Vale Community Centre, during a visit to Aberfan to meet survivors, bereaved parents and members of the community and pay tribute to the 144 people who lost their lives in the Aberfan disaster on October 21 1966. Picture date: Wednesday October…
Aaron Chown / PA ROTA - B68 · 2026-10-20
King Charles III gives a speech at Aberfan and Merthyr Vale Community Centre, during a visit to Aberfan to meet survivors, bereaved parents and members of the community and pay tribute to the 144 people who lost their lives in the Aberfan disaster on October 21 1966. Picture date: Wednesday October…
Aaron Chown / PA ROTA - B68 · 2026-10-20
King Charles III at Aberfan and Merthyr Vale Community Centre, during a visit to Aberfan to meet survivors, bereaved parents and members of the community and pay tribute to the 144 people who lost their lives in the Aberfan disaster on October 21 1966. Picture date: Wednesday October 21, 2026
Aaron Chown · 2026-10-20
King Charles III lays a wreath at Aberfan Memorial Garden, where survivors, bereaved parents and members of the community are paying tribute to the 144 people who lost their lives in the Aberfan disaster on October 21 1966. Picture date: Wednesday October 21, 2026
Aaron Chown / PA ROTA - B68 · 2026-10-20
(left to right) King Charles III, Queen Camilla and the Prince of Wales attend a commemoration event at Aberfan Memorial Garden, where survivors, bereaved parents and members of the community are paying tribute to the 144 people who lost their lives in the Aberfan disaster on October 21 1966.…
Aaron Chown · 2026-10-20
Queen Camilla speaks to members of the public lining the streets outside Aberfan Memorial Garden, where survivors, bereaved parents and members of the community are paying tribute to the 144 people who lost their lives in the Aberfan disaster on October 21 1966. Picture date: Wednesday October 21,…
Aaron Chown / PA ROTA - B68 · 2026-10-20
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