Prince William has shown his skills in Welsh language in honor of Saint-David.
“Hello, today the day of Saint-David, we meet to celebrate Wales, its history, its culture and its incredible people,” said William, 42, in Welsh in social media video Shared on Saturday March 1st. “From its incredible landscapes to its language, Wales continues to inspire.”
He continued: “Today, we will celebrate everything that is magical about Wales. To all the inhabitants of Wales and everyone in the world, Happy St David’s Day! »»
William’s message has marked the first time that he gave a full speech in the language. According to Good morning! And PeopleThe prince learned the conversational Welshman.
William and his wife, Princess Kate MiddletonRecently traveled in the Welsh city of Pontypridd in February. The royal couple had been has granted the respective titles of the prince and the princess of Wales by William’s father, King Charles IIIon his coronation as a monarch. (Charles, 76, previously held the princely title until he took the throne in September 2022 when his mother, Queen Elizabeth IIIdeceased.)
“As a heir, William is now assuming the Scottish titles that have mean so much for me. He succeeds me as a Duke of Cornwall and assumes responsibilities, which I have undertaken for more than five decades, “said Charles in his membership speech. “Today, I am proud to create him Prince de Wales, Tywysog Cymru, the country which I have been so privileged to bear for a large part of my life and my duty.”
The Regent added: “With Catherine next to him, our new prince and princess of Wales, I know, will continue to inspire and direct our national conversations, helping to bring the marginal to the central ground where vital aid can be given.”
A few days later, William recognized his affinity for Wales while speaking with a politician Mark Drakeford.
“The prince recognized his deep affection and the princess for Wales, after having made their first family home in Anglesey, including during the first months of Prince George’s life,” Kensington Palace said in a statement concerning the meeting. “The prince and the princess will spend the months and years to come and deepen their relationship with the communities of Wales.”
William and Kate, 43, are parents of Sons Prince George, 11, and Prince Louis, 6, as well as his daughter Princess Charlotte, 9 years old. The whole brood of Wales has spent time in the country.
In June 2022, William and Kate even brought their older children to A Surprise Walkabout At the Château de Cardiff in honor of the Jubilee Platinum in Elizabeth.