King Charles praises Welsh 'sense of belonging' as he opens Senedd
Summary
King Charles III praised the Welsh people's strong sense of belonging during the official opening of the Senedd's seventh term. The event featured his first meeting with First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth after the recent election, while a planned poetry reading was canceled due to political concerns.Key Facts
- King Charles III and Queen Camilla officially opened the seventh term of the Senedd (Welsh Parliament).
- The visit marked King Charles’s first official meeting with First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth after Plaid Cymru's election win.
- Around 30 protesters against the monarchy demonstrated during the King’s visit; one protester was detained.
- The National Poet of Wales, Hanan Issa, was not allowed to read her poem at the ceremony because it was considered too political.
- King Charles praised Wales's language, culture, and landscape, highlighting the connection between place, people, and community.
- Ap Iorwerth described the Senedd opening as a “new chapter” with an expanded membership of 96.
- The ceremony included a 21-gun salute in Cardiff Bay marking the King’s arrival.
- The King plans to return soon to visit Aberfan, where a coal tip disaster occurred in 1966.
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