King Charles speaks publicly about a fatal Royal Navy helicopter crash after meeting Royal Marines Commando units at Windsor Castle. According to multiple reports, the King tells the service members he is “profoundly shocked” by the “devastating” tragedy and expresses sadness during the presentation of new colours to the Royal Marines. The Mirror and the Evening Standard both describe this as the King’s first public comment on the incident. All accounts refer to the crash as having occurred while personnel were involved in a military engagement connected with Windsor Castle. The Mirror adds that the helicopter crash kills three Royal Navy personnel. The reports present the King’s remarks as part of an official ceremony at Windsor Castle, with no additional detail on the cause of the crash in the provided summaries. Overall, the coverage focuses on the King’s expressed shock and condolences as he addresses the Royal Marines during the colours presentation following the deaths linked to the helicopter incident.