New Delhi, June 14 -- The Royal Family will pay tribute to the victims of the recent Air India crash during Saturday's 'Trooping the Colour', the King's official birthday parade.

The move comes after a tragic aircraft disaster in Ahmedabad, western India, claimed at least 241 lives on Thursday.

A palace spokesperson confirmed that King Charles III had requested changes to this year's event "as a mark of respect for the lives lost, the families in mourning and all the communities affected by this awful tragedy".

As part of the tribute, a minute's silence will be observed after the King inspects the guard at Horse Guards Parade. The silence will be signalled with the traditional Last Post and Reveille, played by military buglers.

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