Prince William and Kate visit the site of the helicopter crash in Leicester

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will visit the site of a fatal helicopter crash outside the Leicester City stadium, it was announced.

Leicester City President Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha and four other people died when the plane fell in front of King Power Stadium on 27 October.

Prince William and Kate Middleton will pay tribute before meeting the players and staff.

This will be part of a wider visit to the city on November 28th.

The Duke of Cambridge had previously stated that he was fortunate to know Mr. Vichai, describing him as a devoted family man.

Kensington Palace said: "Their Royal Highnesses knew the club's president and wanted to visit the city to recognize the warmth and compassion shown by the residents of Leicester and the fans of Leicester City in response to the accident."

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After meeting the club staff, they will talk with representatives of charitable organizations supported by Mr. Vichai.

The Duke and Duchess will then arrive at the University of Leicester to hear about some educational programs supported by the club.

Mr. Vichai's son and club vice president, Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha, said it would be an "honor" to welcome them to the club.

"We intend to present some of the best in Leicester, both in the way the city is united in the face of such a tragedy and in the excellent work that we will continue to do on behalf of my father as part of our commitment to his legacy, "he said.

Staff members Mr. Vichai – Kaveporn Punpare and Nusara Suknamai – pilot Eric Swaffer and his partner, Izabela Roza Lechowicz, also a qualified pilot, were also killed in the accident.

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