King Charles and Queen Camilla visited the Senedd Cymru, the Welsh parliament, on July 11th 2024 to mark its 25th anniversary.Â
The King and Queen were in Cardiff to visit the Senedd during its milestone celebration. They were able to meet with Senedd members, as well as staff members, and Youth Parliament members; the ceremony also included poetry readings and choral performances.
[getty src=”2161660920″ width=”438″ height=”594″ tld=”com”]The King’s close ties with Wales remain close to his heart. He was Prince of Wales for almost 65 years, longer than anyone else in history, and strives to maintain a connection that means so much to him. He studied the Welsh language at Aberystwyth University and owned a private home in Wales where he spent time each year.Â
He addressed the Welsh parliament with a celebratory speech that included several pieces in Welsh. His Majesty said ”As we look back over the last quarter-century in the long journey of our history, I offer you my heartfelt congratulations – llongyfarchiadau mawr – on all you have achieved.”
”We now look forward to the tasks that we face in the next quarter-century, not least the challenge we all share as inhabitants of this threatened planet – a challenge which I know you are seeking to meet with energy and determination. A great milestone has been reached. There are many more ahead. But you do not travel alone. The strength, resilience and aspiration of the Welsh people will help to sustain you. You take with you the goodwill and support of all who have the interests of Wales at heart. They will be equal to any task. And with those interests in mind, I pray that in the years to come, you will achieve even more, overcome even more challenges, and find even more causes for celebration.”
[getty src=”2160937568″ width=”594″ height=”396″ tld=”com”]Queen Elizabeth II officially opened the Senedd building on 1 March 2006, St. David’s Day. The Senedd creates laws for Wales and also handles some taxes.
