Israel ended its ceasefire with Hamas by launching a surprise bombardment on March 18, and has been carrying out daily waves of strikes since then.

The delegation took part in the international commemorations at the main Obelisk where Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner spoke.

Police and fire crews were called to the incident at Silk Mills Park and Ride in Taunton, Somerset, shortly after 7.50pm on Saturday.

The King and Queen were “profoundly saddened” to hear of events in Vancouver, after nine people were killed when a car was driven into revellers at a street festival celebrating Filipino culture.