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St David's Day: Prince Charles and Camilla join celebrations | St David's Day: Prince Charles and Camilla join celebrations |
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The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall have attended a St David's Day service in Cardiff as part of celebrations to mark the national day. | The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall have attended a St David's Day service in Cardiff as part of celebrations to mark the national day. |
The service was held at St John The Baptist City Parish Church, and included an address from the Archbishop of Wales, Dr Barry Morgan. | The service was held at St John The Baptist City Parish Church, and included an address from the Archbishop of Wales, Dr Barry Morgan. |
The couple then visited the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. | The couple then visited the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. |
Prime Minister David Cameron and First Minister Carwyn Jones are among those who have sent St David's Day messages. | Prime Minister David Cameron and First Minister Carwyn Jones are among those who have sent St David's Day messages. |
The royal visit began at St John's, a 12th Century medieval building believed to be the oldest in the city after Cardiff Castle. | The royal visit began at St John's, a 12th Century medieval building believed to be the oldest in the city after Cardiff Castle. |
The annual service, hosted by Cardiff's Lord Mayor, was also attended by guests from sectors including the arts, business, charities and the armed forces. | The annual service, hosted by Cardiff's Lord Mayor, was also attended by guests from sectors including the arts, business, charities and the armed forces. |
Dr Morgan told the service that Wales is an emerging nation, and focused on the importance of listening to others. | Dr Morgan told the service that Wales is an emerging nation, and focused on the importance of listening to others. |
He said: "It is possible to be both distinctively Welsh and open to the insights of others - for all of us, in the end, belong to a global village and we impact and affect one another". | He said: "It is possible to be both distinctively Welsh and open to the insights of others - for all of us, in the end, belong to a global village and we impact and affect one another". |
He added that leaders should be open to changing their minds when they lose arguments. | He added that leaders should be open to changing their minds when they lose arguments. |
Prince Charles is patron of the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, where the couple attended a St David's Day concert. It included a performance by royal harpist Hannah Stone, a graduate at the college, and former royal harpist Catrin Finch. | Prince Charles is patron of the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, where the couple attended a St David's Day concert. It included a performance by royal harpist Hannah Stone, a graduate at the college, and former royal harpist Catrin Finch. |
It was the first royal visit of the weekend, with the Queen visiting Swansea on Saturday to present leeks to members of the 3rd Battalion The Royal Welsh. | It was the first royal visit of the weekend, with the Queen visiting Swansea on Saturday to present leeks to members of the 3rd Battalion The Royal Welsh. |
'Myth and legend' | 'Myth and legend' |
In his annual St David's Day message, First Minister Carwyn Jones said the Welsh government was doing all it could to sell Wales to the business world. | In his annual St David's Day message, First Minister Carwyn Jones said the Welsh government was doing all it could to sell Wales to the business world. |
He said: "St David's life is shrouded in myth and legend, but we get a picture of a man willing to stand up for what he felt was right. | He said: "St David's life is shrouded in myth and legend, but we get a picture of a man willing to stand up for what he felt was right. |
"The stories passed down through the generations portray a man who was, for his time, outward-looking, well-travelled. | "The stories passed down through the generations portray a man who was, for his time, outward-looking, well-travelled. |
"He was a man not afraid to reach out and create links overseas. | "He was a man not afraid to reach out and create links overseas. |
"There are lessons here for modern Wales. We too have to be outward-looking and reach out overseas." | "There are lessons here for modern Wales. We too have to be outward-looking and reach out overseas." |
Prime Minister David Cameron said: "From one of Europe's oldest living languages, a great literary tradition and incredible music, to world-class sport, mouth-watering cuisine and a thriving business environment - we can all take pride in such a rich culture and heritage. | Prime Minister David Cameron said: "From one of Europe's oldest living languages, a great literary tradition and incredible music, to world-class sport, mouth-watering cuisine and a thriving business environment - we can all take pride in such a rich culture and heritage. |
"I'm pleased to be flying the Welsh flag over Downing Street today and to wish everyone Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus - a very happy St David's Day." | "I'm pleased to be flying the Welsh flag over Downing Street today and to wish everyone Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus - a very happy St David's Day." |
In his first St David's Day message as Welsh Secretary, David Jones MP said: "Every one of us who lives in Wales has, I believe, good reason to feel proud of our uniquely beautiful homeland. | In his first St David's Day message as Welsh Secretary, David Jones MP said: "Every one of us who lives in Wales has, I believe, good reason to feel proud of our uniquely beautiful homeland. |
"It has a rich and illustrious history and, with some hard work from us all, the promise of a better, more prosperous future." | "It has a rich and illustrious history and, with some hard work from us all, the promise of a better, more prosperous future." |
In the capital on Friday a St David's Day parade from Cardiff's City Hall to outside St David's Hall, where people gathered sang the national anthem. | In the capital on Friday a St David's Day parade from Cardiff's City Hall to outside St David's Hall, where people gathered sang the national anthem. |
The event was part of a cultural festival organised by Cardiff council, the St David's Day Committee, the Wales Millennium Centre (WMC) and the Welsh National Opera, running until 2 March. The festival will feature street entertainment, as well as concerts at the WMC, and a St David's Day market at The Hayes. | The event was part of a cultural festival organised by Cardiff council, the St David's Day Committee, the Wales Millennium Centre (WMC) and the Welsh National Opera, running until 2 March. The festival will feature street entertainment, as well as concerts at the WMC, and a St David's Day market at The Hayes. |
Other St David's Day events were taking place across the country, including: | Other St David's Day events were taking place across the country, including: |
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You can send your photos of how you are celebrating St David's Day in Wales | You can send your photos of how you are celebrating St David's Day in Wales |