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The Queen opens fifth Welsh Assembly in Cardiff Bay The Queen opens fifth Welsh Assembly in Cardiff Bay
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The Queen has officially opened the Welsh Assembly saying it marked a "further significant development in the history of devolution in Wales".The Queen has officially opened the Welsh Assembly saying it marked a "further significant development in the history of devolution in Wales".
She was greeted with music and poetry as she arrived at the Senedd in Cardiff Bay at about 11:30 BST on Tuesday.She was greeted with music and poetry as she arrived at the Senedd in Cardiff Bay at about 11:30 BST on Tuesday.
The Only Boys Aloud choir, harpist Anne Denholm and the National Youth Choir of Wales were among the performers.The Only Boys Aloud choir, harpist Anne Denholm and the National Youth Choir of Wales were among the performers.
A new poem by the National Poet of Wales, Ifor ap Glyn was presented to mark the Queen's 90th birthday. First Minister Carwyn Jones said all AMs had a duty to work together to "deliver for the people we serve".
Addressing AMs in the Senedd as she opened the fifth Welsh Assembly, the Queen wished them "every success as you prepare to meet the challenges of these constitutional changes and to help realise the potential of the assembly for future generations". Addressing politicians in the Senedd as she opened the fifth Welsh Assembly, the Queen said the institution was "an achievement in which all who care about Wales can take pride".
Presiding Officer Elin Jones said the event reinforced the assembly's position as "a focal point for Welsh civic, political and cultural life". "Your responsibilities are great and the expectations are high, but I have no doubt you will continue to succeed as you discharge these new duties," she said.
"I wish you every success as you prepare to meet the challenges of these constitutional changes, and to help realise the potential of the assembly for future generations."
First Minister Carwyn Jones said "no single party" had a majority in the assembly chamber.
"No individual has a monopoly on good ideas and no person should feel excluded from out work," he said.
"It's required of us all, a duty, to be true to our values and to respect the mandate on which we were elected but ultimately to work together.
"To discuss, to compromise and to act in a respectful way that allows us all, collectively, to deliver for the people we serve."
The Duke of Edinburgh, the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall also attended the royal opening.The Duke of Edinburgh, the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall also attended the royal opening.
Live: Royal opening of the Welsh Assembly As it happened: Royal opening of the Welsh Assembly
Children and young people from a range of schools and organisations across Wales gathered on the steps of the Senedd to welcome them.Children and young people from a range of schools and organisations across Wales gathered on the steps of the Senedd to welcome them.
"The official opening of the assembly is such an important part of Welsh life," said Ms Jones. A new poem by the National Poet of Wales, Ifor ap Glyn was also presented to mark the Queen's 90th birthday.
"It is the state opening of Wales' parliament and that's why we need to ensure that the occasion itself reflects that importance. Presiding Officer Elin Jones said the official opening of the assembly was an important part of Welsh life.
"It is the state opening of Wales' parliament and that's why we need to ensure that the occasion itself reflects that importance," she said.
"It is also an opportunity for us to showcase and celebrate the talent that we have here in Wales, as we mark the beginning of the fifth assembly.""It is also an opportunity for us to showcase and celebrate the talent that we have here in Wales, as we mark the beginning of the fifth assembly."
The mace was carried into the Senedd chamber by assembly security manager Chetan Patel, before Ms Jones officially welcomes the royal visitors.The mace was carried into the Senedd chamber by assembly security manager Chetan Patel, before Ms Jones officially welcomes the royal visitors.
A large screen outside the Senedd relayed proceedings to members of the public, who were invited inside for free Welsh cakes and tours of the building after the ceremony.A large screen outside the Senedd relayed proceedings to members of the public, who were invited inside for free Welsh cakes and tours of the building after the ceremony.
Plaid Cymru AM Bethan Jenkins has said she would not attend the event, describing herself as a "committed republican" with a "full day of constituency work". Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall will now attend a reception with AMs at the Wales Millennium Centre, and view the field of poppies outside its entrance which commemorates soldiers who died in World War One.
During the visit on Tuesday, the Queen will also open a new £44m brain research centre at Cardiff University. The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh will also open a new £44m brain research centre at Cardiff University.