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King Charles III in Cardiff for first Wales visit as monarch King Charles III in Cardiff for first Wales visit as monarch
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King Charles III and the Queen Consort receive a posy of flowers from a schoolgirl as they left Llandaff Cathedral King Charles III and the Queen Consort received a posy of flowers from a schoolgirl as they left Llandaff Cathedral
King Charles III has arrived in Wales for his first official visit as monarch on the final part of his UK tour.King Charles III has arrived in Wales for his first official visit as monarch on the final part of his UK tour.
He and the Queen Consort attended a prayer and reflection service for the Queen at the city's Llandaff Cathedral before meeting schoolchildren.He and the Queen Consort attended a prayer and reflection service for the Queen at the city's Llandaff Cathedral before meeting schoolchildren.
The couple will now go to an event at the Senedd in Cardiff Bay as part of their final visit to the UK nations The couple are now attending an event at the Senedd in Cardiff Bay as part of their final visit to the UK nations.
Their final stop in Wales will involve greeting members of the public in the grounds of Cardiff Castle.Their final stop in Wales will involve greeting members of the public in the grounds of Cardiff Castle.
King Charles arrived in Cardiff via helicopter from his Gloucestershire home of Highgrove following a day of rest after a week of duties since the death of the Queen, who died aged 96 last week.King Charles arrived in Cardiff via helicopter from his Gloucestershire home of Highgrove following a day of rest after a week of duties since the death of the Queen, who died aged 96 last week.
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He and the Queen Consort were greeted by a gun salute at Cardiff Castle as they set foot on to Welsh soil.He and the Queen Consort were greeted by a gun salute at Cardiff Castle as they set foot on to Welsh soil.
Hundreds of people lined the streets of Llandaff village to greet the King and Queen Consort with cheers and flag waving on their way to the service at Llandaff Cathedral.
Watch: King Charles waves as he arrives in CardiffWatch: King Charles waves as he arrives in Cardiff
Watch: King Charles waves as he arrives in CardiffWatch: King Charles waves as he arrives in Cardiff
Hundreds of people lined the streets of Llandaff village to greet the King and Queen Consort with cheers and flag waving on their way to the service at Llandaff Cathedral.
A fanfare of trumpeters from the Regimental Band of the Royal Welsh greeted the King at the cathedral's west door before Wales' First Minister Mark Drakeford gave a reading from the Old Testament.A fanfare of trumpeters from the Regimental Band of the Royal Welsh greeted the King at the cathedral's west door before Wales' First Minister Mark Drakeford gave a reading from the Old Testament.
Archbishop of Wales, the Most Rev Andrew John, delivered an address to the congregation - which included Liz Truss in her first visit to Wales as prime minister - in both English and Welsh.Archbishop of Wales, the Most Rev Andrew John, delivered an address to the congregation - which included Liz Truss in her first visit to Wales as prime minister - in both English and Welsh.
King Charles III and the Queen Consort sang a number of hymns during the service, including traditional Welsh song Cwm Rhondda
Paying tribute to her "extraordinary legacy of service and devotion", the archbishop said the Queen had transformed the monarchy and provided a reassuring constancy through the decades.Paying tribute to her "extraordinary legacy of service and devotion", the archbishop said the Queen had transformed the monarchy and provided a reassuring constancy through the decades.
"Her late Majesty was a towering figure on the world stage, embodying stability and continuity but more than that, values which are shared across nations and cultures," he said."Her late Majesty was a towering figure on the world stage, embodying stability and continuity but more than that, values which are shared across nations and cultures," he said.
"She received countless heads of state as well as innumerable prime ministers. It was her abiding trustworthiness as well as her hospitality which kindled friendship and confidence.""She received countless heads of state as well as innumerable prime ministers. It was her abiding trustworthiness as well as her hospitality which kindled friendship and confidence."
King Charles III and the Queen Consort sang a number of hymns during the service, including traditional Welsh song Cwm Rhondda
The archbishop said the late Queen's skilful use of "soft power" came to the fore during her visits to Aberfan after the disaster there in 1966 when the community found her presence "deeply consoling".
Referring to Wales' growing sense of nationhood and the Queen's opening of the Senedd building in 2006, the Archbishop said "shared tradition" still counted and the Queen's example of grace and wisdom were needed to "build a prosperous and compassionate society".
Prime Minister Liz Truss is greeted by Dean of Llandaff Cathedral Michael Komor on her arrivalPrime Minister Liz Truss is greeted by Dean of Llandaff Cathedral Michael Komor on her arrival
The archbishop said the late Queen's skilful use of "soft power" came to the fore during her visits to Aberfan after the disaster there in 1966 when the community found her presence "deeply consoling".
Referring to Wales' growing sense of nationhood and the Queen's opening of the Senedd building in 2006, the archbishop said "shared tradition" still counted and the Queen's example of grace and wisdom were needed to "build a prosperous and compassionate society".
"Our roots as a people are deep, our culture and language, stories and legends ground us in a unique heritage but also point us forward to a future with promise and potential.""Our roots as a people are deep, our culture and language, stories and legends ground us in a unique heritage but also point us forward to a future with promise and potential."
King Charles and the Queen Consort met schoolchildren in the crowd as they left the cathedral. The hour-long service included hymns Pantyfedwen (Tydi A Wnaeth Y Wyrth), God is Love Let Heaven Adore Him and Cwm Rhondda and their visit to Llandaff ended with King Charles and the Queen Consort meeting schoolchildren in the crowd as they left the cathedral.
Spectators began gathering at the cathedral from 03:30 BST, including Jude from Cardiff.
"I just want to pay my respects to the late Queen," she said.
"It feels like the right thing to do."
King Charles III and the Queen Consort arrives for the service of prayer and reflection at Llandaff CathedralKing Charles III and the Queen Consort arrives for the service of prayer and reflection at Llandaff Cathedral
The Windsors from Flintshire in north Wales were on the 04:22 train to Cardiff this morning to see the royals after the children's headteacher gave them time off school. The King and Queen Consort have arrived at the Senedd in the Royal car to a huge cheer from crowds and was welcomed by the Presiding Officer Elin Jones.
"It's a part of history, and I wanted to bring the boys to be a part of that because it won't happen again," said Claire, who travelled with her twin sons Jack and Andrew. Spectators began arriving in Cardiff in the early hours and the Windsors from north Wales were on the 04:22 train to the Welsh capital to see the royals after the children's headteacher gave them time off school.
"It's a sad occasion. King Charles has waited his whole life for this, but it's still really sad."
Twins Jack and Andrew have been given time off school by their headteacher to see the KingTwins Jack and Andrew have been given time off school by their headteacher to see the King
Queenie - named after Queen Elizabeth II - waited outside Llandaff Cathedral with her mother Jane Thomas to see the new King. "It's a part of history and I wanted to bring the boys to be a part of that because it won't happen again," said Claire, who travelled with her twin sons Jack and Andrew from Flintshire.
"I feel very excited because I get to meet with the King," said the eight-year-old from Tongwynlais. "It's a sad occasion. King Charles has waited his whole life for this, but it's still really sad."
Aptly named Queenie is with mum Jane outside Llandaff Cathedral to see the King
"Everyone in school calls me the queen. I'm gonna be happy when I see the King. I'll remember this day forever."
Jane said she had been a "huge fan of the royals all my life" so when her daughter was born "there was only one choice... She loves her name".
"I want to be here, it's the history of my country""I want to be here, it's the history of my country"
"I want to be here, it's the history of my country""I want to be here, it's the history of my country"
People have also been invited to line the route as the King approaches the castle and to leave flowers on the lawn on either side of City Hall's main entrance. The King is a familiar face in the country, having visited regularly in his former role as the Prince of Wales.
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The King is a familiar face this side of Offa's Dyke, having visited regularly in his former role as the Prince of Wales.
This is his second visit to the Senedd in less than a year. In October 2021, he opened the new term of the Welsh Parliament, along with Camilla - now the new Queen Consort - and the Queen in her last visit to Wales.This is his second visit to the Senedd in less than a year. In October 2021, he opened the new term of the Welsh Parliament, along with Camilla - now the new Queen Consort - and the Queen in her last visit to Wales.
One person displayed a placard opposing the monarchy as people waited outside Llandaff Cathedral
There have been arrests of protesters at royal events in Edinburgh and Oxford recently and protesters, including former Plaid Cymru politician Bethan Sayed, are planning a "silent protest", holding up banners at the King's proclamation at Cardiff Castle.There have been arrests of protesters at royal events in Edinburgh and Oxford recently and protesters, including former Plaid Cymru politician Bethan Sayed, are planning a "silent protest", holding up banners at the King's proclamation at Cardiff Castle.
"We must discuss the future of Wales and what we want that to look like," said Mrs Sayed."We must discuss the future of Wales and what we want that to look like," said Mrs Sayed.
A silent protestor outside Cardiff Castle is being led by former Welsh Parliament member Bethan Sayed
Mr Drakeford said people had a right to protest but any demonstrations would be a "footnote" to the main proceedings.Mr Drakeford said people had a right to protest but any demonstrations would be a "footnote" to the main proceedings.
He also stressed he had confidence in the police to deal with protests in a "proportionate" way, amid questions about the handling of demonstrators in other parts of the UK.He also stressed he had confidence in the police to deal with protests in a "proportionate" way, amid questions about the handling of demonstrators in other parts of the UK.
Gloria Hayman lives near Llandaff Cathedral and stood behind her garden gate to welcome the King.Gloria Hayman lives near Llandaff Cathedral and stood behind her garden gate to welcome the King.
Among the invited guests is Lady Tanni Grey-Thompson who said the royal visit was a chance for the country to "come together".Among the invited guests is Lady Tanni Grey-Thompson who said the royal visit was a chance for the country to "come together".
"Today is about looking back at the life of her majesty in terms of service and devotion but also looking forward to the future," she told BBC Radio Wales."Today is about looking back at the life of her majesty in terms of service and devotion but also looking forward to the future," she told BBC Radio Wales.
There is an extensive list of road closures around the city with some in Llandaff lasting more than two days with High Street, Heol Fair and Cathedral Green will be shut to cars until Saturday.There is an extensive list of road closures around the city with some in Llandaff lasting more than two days with High Street, Heol Fair and Cathedral Green will be shut to cars until Saturday.
In the city centre, roads including North Road, Kingsway, Duke Street, Castle Street, Westgate Street and Wood Street will either be fully or partially closed until 18:00 on Friday.In the city centre, roads including North Road, Kingsway, Duke Street, Castle Street, Westgate Street and Wood Street will either be fully or partially closed until 18:00 on Friday.
In the city centre, bus routes will be diverted and the St Mary Street taxi rank will also be closed until 18:00.In the city centre, bus routes will be diverted and the St Mary Street taxi rank will also be closed until 18:00.