King Charles reacts to Royal Navy helicopter crash
King Charles III expresses deep sorrow and shock over the loss of three lives in the crash
King Charles III on Friday acknowledged the tragic helicopter incident that that killed three in Devon earlier this week.
Speaking at Windsor Castle as Captain General of the Royal Marines, the monarch said, "I would also wish to take this opportunity to acknowledge with the greatest sadness the crash of a Royal Navy helicopter on Wednesday."
"As a former Junglie pilot with 845 Naval Air Squadron, I was profoundly shocked to hear this most tragic news."
"Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with the families, friends and colleagues of those involved. Their service is held in the highest regard, and they remain very much in our prayers."
The Merlin Mk4 helicopter crashed on Wednesday near Okehampton during a training exercise.
All three crew members, who were stationed at RNAS Yeovilton in Somerset, lost their lives in the incident.
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