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King Charles III speaks in Welsh in a historic moment for a monarchKing Charles III speaks in Welsh in a historic moment for a monarch
King Charles III speaks in Welsh in a historic moment for a monarchKing Charles III speaks in Welsh in a historic moment for a monarch
King Charles III said Wales held a "special place" in the Queen's heart as he gave a speech in Welsh on his first visit as the new monarch.King Charles III said Wales held a "special place" in the Queen's heart as he gave a speech in Welsh on his first visit as the new monarch.
He addressed members of the Welsh Parliament in a remembrance event at the Senedd as part of the King and Queen Consort's tour of the UK nations.He addressed members of the Welsh Parliament in a remembrance event at the Senedd as part of the King and Queen Consort's tour of the UK nations.
In a bilingual speech, King Charles gave the Senedd his "heartfelt thanks for your kind words".In a bilingual speech, King Charles gave the Senedd his "heartfelt thanks for your kind words".
He added that it had been a "privilege to be Prince of Wales for so long".He added that it had been a "privilege to be Prince of Wales for so long".
The King said Prince William, who was appointed Prince of Wales last week, had a "deep love" for the nation, he added.The King said Prince William, who was appointed Prince of Wales last week, had a "deep love" for the nation, he added.
He said the "ancient title" dated to the time "of those great Welsh rulers like Llywelyn ap Gruffydd, whose "memory is still rightly honoured".He said the "ancient title" dated to the time "of those great Welsh rulers like Llywelyn ap Gruffydd, whose "memory is still rightly honoured".
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Thanking Members of the Senedd for their condolences following the death of the Queen at the age of 96 last week, the King said that "through all the years of her reign the land of Wales could not have been closer to my mother's heart".Thanking Members of the Senedd for their condolences following the death of the Queen at the age of 96 last week, the King said that "through all the years of her reign the land of Wales could not have been closer to my mother's heart".
King Charles III meets schoolchildren and the rest of the crowds outside Llandaff Cathedral on his first visit to Wales as a monarchKing Charles III meets schoolchildren and the rest of the crowds outside Llandaff Cathedral on his first visit to Wales as a monarch
"Roedd lle arbenig i Gymru yn ei chalon," he said, which translates as "Wales had a special place in her heart"."Roedd lle arbenig i Gymru yn ei chalon," he said, which translates as "Wales had a special place in her heart".
"Fel fy mam annwyl o'm blaen, rwy'n gwybod ein bod ni oll yn caru'r wlad arbennig hon," he added, which translates as "like my beloved mother before me, I know we all share a love for this special land"."Fel fy mam annwyl o'm blaen, rwy'n gwybod ein bod ni oll yn caru'r wlad arbennig hon," he added, which translates as "like my beloved mother before me, I know we all share a love for this special land".
King Charles III and the Queen Consort received a posy of flowers from a five-year-old Keira Hillebert as they left Llandaff CathedralKing Charles III and the Queen Consort received a posy of flowers from a five-year-old Keira Hillebert as they left Llandaff Cathedral
As Prince of Wales, Charles often delivered passages of speeches in Welsh - including at the first official opening of what was then called the assembly, in 1999.
He added in English: "I know she took immense pride in your many great achievements, even as she also felt with you deeply in time of sorrow.He added in English: "I know she took immense pride in your many great achievements, even as she also felt with you deeply in time of sorrow.
"It must surely be counted the greatest privilege to belong to a land that could inspire such devotion."It must surely be counted the greatest privilege to belong to a land that could inspire such devotion.
The last reigning monarch to visit Wales was Queen Elizabeth II when she officially opened the sixth Senedd term in October 2021The last reigning monarch to visit Wales was Queen Elizabeth II when she officially opened the sixth Senedd term in October 2021
"Having visited the Senedd regularly since it was founded, and having heard your heartfelt words today, I know we all share the deepest commitment to the welfare of the people of this land, and that we will all continue to work together to that end.""Having visited the Senedd regularly since it was founded, and having heard your heartfelt words today, I know we all share the deepest commitment to the welfare of the people of this land, and that we will all continue to work together to that end."
The royal couple arrived in Cardiff earlier and attended a prayer and reflection service for the Queen at the city's Llandaff Cathedral and are now attending a reception at Cardiff Castle. King Charles had Welsh lessons at Aberystwyth University before his investiture at Caernarfon Castle in 1969. His tutor was the academic Tedi Millward, a Welsh nationalist campaigner.
Large crowds greeted King Charles and the Queen Consort in their visit to Cardiff After Dr Millward's death in 2020, the then-Prince Charles paid tribute to him, but admitted he may not have been his finest pupil.
The King and Queen Consort arrived at the castle to cheers and flag waving from the hundreds of people who had gathered. Analysis by David Deans, BBC Wales political reporter
The Band of the Royal Welsh played the national anthem as the couple made their way to the front of the castle, with military goat Lance Corporal Shenkin IV stationed at the front. King Charles III's speech in the Senedd was a historic step for a British monarch.
The Band of the Royal Welsh, joined by military goat Lance Corporal Shenkin IV, played the national anthem While his mother Elizabeth spoke small phrases in the Welsh language, the King's speech on Friday was bilingual, switched from English to Welsh throughout.
After cries of "God save the King", the King smiled and waved before heading into the castle for an audience with First Minister Mark Drakeford. It was a mark of respect by the monarch for the culture of Wales, in the similar way that the entire visit was recognition of the place the Welsh Parliament and government have in the UK constitution.
But there were also boos and chants of "not my king" as the King entered the castle, which is in Cardiff city centre.
King Charles had an audience with First Minister Mark Drakeford at Cardiff Castle
About 100 protesters were stood next to the castle gates, and another group opposite held up placards saying "no to monarchy, no to Charles" and "democracy now".
The protestors were being led by ex-Plaid Cymru Senedd member Bethan Sayed.
Protesters were heard booing and chanting as King Charles entered Cardiff Castle
Analysis by Dan Davies, BBC Wales political correspondent
In his speech receiving the Senedd's condolences, the King spoke in Welsh for more than a minute in what is thought to be unprecedented for the monarch to be heard in Welsh like this.
As Prince of Wales, Charles often delivered passages of speeches in Welsh - including at the first official opening of what was then called the assembly, in 1999.
King Charles III was the longest serving Prince of Wales before he became monarchKing Charles III was the longest serving Prince of Wales before he became monarch
King Charles III was the longest serving Prince of Wales before he became monarchKing Charles III was the longest serving Prince of Wales before he became monarch
He had Welsh lessons at Aberystwyth University before his investiture at Caernarfon Castle in 1969 Both are important in the context of a language which activists had fought in the past to protect, and institutions that had a rocky few early years at the dawn of devolution 23 years ago.
His tutor was the academic Tedi Millward, a Welsh nationalist campaigner. It is unlikely to be enough to change views on the monarchy, like those held by protesters outside Cardiff castle on Friday.
After Dr Millward's death in 2020, the then-Prince Charles paid tribute to him, but admitted he may not have been his finest pupil. However, there have been few expressions of republicanism this week from senior figures in Welsh public life in this week of mourning.
That is despite the personal views of both First Minister Mark Drakeford and Senedd presiding Officer Elin Jones, who have taken a full part in this week's proceedings.
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.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.
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. A gun salute takes place at Cardiff Castle to honour new king
King Charles III and the Queen Consort sang a number of hymns during the service, including traditional Welsh song Cwm Rhondda A gun salute takes place at Cardiff Castle to honour new king
Hundreds of people lined the streets of Llandaff to greet the King and Queen Consort with cheers and flag waving on their way to a prayer and reflection service for the Queen at the Llandaf Cathedral.
A fanfare of trumpeters from the Regimental Band of the Royal Welsh greeted the King at the cathedral's west door before Mr 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 Mr Drakeford gave a reading from the Old Testament.
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Archbishop of Wales, the Most Rev Andrew John, delivered an address to the congregation - which included Prime Minister 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 Prime Minister Liz Truss in her first visit to Wales as prime minister - in both English and Welsh.
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.
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".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".
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.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.
Grace said she felt really excited and really pleased that she got the opportunity to meet the kingGrace said she felt really excited and really pleased that she got the opportunity to meet the king
Grace said she felt really excited and really pleased that she got the opportunity to meet the kingGrace said she felt really excited and really pleased that she got the opportunity to meet the king
The King and Queen Consort attended a condolence event for the late Queen Elizabeth II at the Senedd in Cardiff Bay before a reception at the city's castle.
The Band of the Royal Welsh played the national anthem as the couple made their way to the front of the castle, with military goat Lance Corporal Shenkin IV stationed at the front.
The Band of the Royal Welsh, joined by military goat Lance Corporal Shenkin IV, played the national anthem
After cries of "God save the King", the King smiled and waved before heading into the castle for an audience with Wales' First Minister Mark Drakeford.
But there were also boos and chants of "not my king" as the King entered the castle, in the city centre.
This was the moment King Charles III arrived at Cardiff Castle with Camilla, the Queen Consort
This was the moment King Charles III arrived at Cardiff Castle with Camilla, the Queen Consort
About 100 protesters were stood next to the castle gates, and another group opposite held up placards saying "no to monarchy, no to Charles" and "democracy now".
The protestors were being led by former Plaid Cymru Senedd member Bethan Sayed.
Protesters were heard booing and chanting as King Charles entered Cardiff Castle
The King is a familiar face in the country, having visited regularly in his former role as the Prince of Wales.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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It was 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 Queen Consort, and the Queen in her last visit to Wales.It was 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 Queen Consort, and the Queen in her last visit to 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. King Charles had an audience with First Minister Mark Drakeford at Cardiff Castle
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.