The monarch says it has been a “lifetime privilege” to witness the great changes that have taken place since opening the Welsh Parliament. The King said his respect and affection for the people of Wales had “deepened with every passing year” as he marked the 25th anniversary of Welsh devolution. The monarch, 75, told politicians gathered at the Senedd that it had been a lifetime privilege to witness the great changes that had taken place since he officially opened it with his late mother in 1999.
He also spoke of his “great pleasure” to see his elder son, the Prince of Wales, develop his own relationship with “this special land”, highlighting William’s return to Anglesey – “a place which I know means so much to him” – just this week. Read more: King Charles shares Matariki message after dropping plans for NZ trip.
