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Prince William and Kate mourn Leicester helicopter crash victims

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are visiting Leicester today to pay tribute to the victims of the devastating helicopter crash that killed five people including the owner of the city's football club.

Prince William and wife Kate said they wanted to recognise the 'warmth and compassion' the people of Leicester have shown since the accident almost a month ago to the day.

Leicester City owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, 60, was killed when the aircraft plunged to the ground shortly after taking off from the pitch at the King Power stadium.

Pilots Eric Swaffer and partner Izabela Roza Lechowicz also died alongside Mr Srivaddhanaprabha's employees Nursara Suknamai and Kaveporn Punpare.