King hails Senedd as ‘essential to life of Wales’ as he marks 25th anniversary
Charles shared his great affection for the country as he addressed the Welsh Parliament in both English and Welsh.
The King has celebrated 25 years of Welsh devolution as he addressed the Senedd, saying his “respect and affection for the people of this ancient land” had “deepened with every passing year”.
In a speech peppered with Welsh, Charles described the anniversary as a “significant milestone” and spoke of the “great change” that had occurred over the quarter of a century.
The King, who was visiting Cardiff with the Queen, told Senedd members that the Welsh Parliament had become essential to the life of Wales.
The former Prince of Wales also touched upon his pride in seeing his son, the current Prince of Wales, continue his relationship with the country.
Charles, who spent nine weeks at the University of Aberystwyth learning Welsh when he was 20, began by thanking the Llywydd – the Speaker – and First Minister Vaughan Gething and gathered politicians in Welsh.
He added: “The Queen and I are so delighted to join you today as we mark this significant milestone in our history – the 25th anniversary of Welsh devolution.
