LONDON, Nov. 22 (Xinhua) -- Prince William and his wife Princess Kate will visit the site of a fatal helicopter crash outside Leicester City's stadium, Kensington Palace announced in a statement on Thursday.

Kensington Palace tweeted, "The Duke of Cambridge, FA President, and The Duchess of Cambridge will visit Leicester on Wednesday 28th November to pay tribute to those who were tragically killed in the helicopter crash."

Leicester City chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha and four others died when the aircraft came down outside the King Power Stadium on 27 October.

The royal couple will also meet players and staff.

Kensington Palace said: "Their Royal Highnesses knew the club chairman and wanted to visit the city to recognise the warmth and compassion that the people of Leicester and fans of Leicester City have shown in reaction to the accident."

After meeting club staff, they will speak to representatives from charities supported by Vichai. The Duke and Duchess will then arrive at the University of Leicester to hear about some of the educational programs supported by the club.