Following an announcement last week that the Second Severn Crossing would be renamed “The Prince of Wales Bridge” to mark Prince Charles’ 70th birthday this year, a group gathered in Cardiff to protest.
Waving home-made placards with slogans such as “No to the Prince of Wales bridge! Let the people decide” and “Rhowch Ddewi i Gymru” (“Give Wales the choice” in Welsh) the…
Things never go as planned, but that didn’t stop the excitement from all the well-wishers when Prince Harry and Meghan Markle showed up in Cardiff an hour late due to train delays.
The two started the day off at Cardiff Castle before heading to a community centre, Star…
The Royal Coat of Arms acts as the official coat of arms for the British monarch.
The Royal Coat of Arms features a shield divided into four quarters. The quarters represent the symbols of Ireland, England, and Scotland. Wales does not play a role in the Royal Coat of Arms…
Prince Charles had a busy day on Friday as he toured South and West Wales. He visited Airborne Systems, a parachute factory in Llangeino; met students from Stebonheath Primary School in Carmarthenshire and workers at Prysmian Cables and Systems in Rhondda Cynon Taf.
Whilst at Airborne Systems, he was shown from some of the 350 plus workers how the parachutes and systems they manufacture save lives…
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were back at it again this week, showing off their competitive nature while highlighting their charitable endeavors supporting young people’s mental health well-being in North Wales.
Taking place in Snowdonia National Park on Friday…
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to Undertake a Day of Engagements in North Wales
15th November 2015
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are scheduled to take on a series of engagements this Friday, 20 November, in North Wales, a palace press release confirms.
The visit is focused on youth and mental health, a cause the royal couple has taken particular interest in. This…
Remarkable Royal Visits: The Queen and Prince Philip visit Aberfan, 1966
21st October 2015
Aberfan is a former coal mining village in South Wales just 4 miles south of Merthyr Tydfil, and unfortunately it became known for the Aberfan disaster that happened on 21st October 1966. The disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip and saw 40,000 cubic metres of debris cover the village of Aberfan in just minutes. The classrooms of Pantglas Junior School were immediately…
Prince William will pull for Wales as Prince Harry roots for England during #RugbyWorldCup
22nd September 2015
To be a fly on the wall when Prince William and Prince Harry watch the match together on Saturday. The rivalry between Wales and England has divided Twitter and Facebook friends but imagine the conversation and banter between the two royal brothers!
During the Rugby Cup…
After a day of bread making and a pub visit as part of their day in Wales on Tuesday, The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall continued their busy schedule in Wales.
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The day began with…
The Queen has given her seal of approval on the bid to return the ‘Welsh Crown Jewels’ back to Wales. The jewels include a ring, a mantle, a robe, a sword, a girdle, and a rod. But the most famous part of this regalia is without a doubt the coronet.
The coronet’s base is inspired by the design of both St. Edward’s Crown and the Imperial State Crown. It has four crosses…
