He was pulled out of his ivory tower (he was studying at Cambridge University) for a term to attend Aberystwyth University and be tutored in all things Welsh, including the language. Buckingham Palace, together with the then-Labour government, decided that Prince Charles needed to acquaint himself with Wales. Wonder had been replaced by irritation and followed by contempt. Fox Photos // Getty ImagesĮleven years later, sentiments had changed. Princes of Wales are not usually known for their knowledge of the principality, and historically the title is about deference to England rather than the power of Wales.Ī scene of Caernarfon Castle during Prince Charles’s investiture ceremony in 1969. It may sound obvious-after all the Queen’s eldest child was about to be invested as the country’s prince-but it was actually quite revolutionary. When Prince Charles was preparing to for his investiture as the Prince of Wales in 1969, it was decided that he needed to get to know Wales, its people, its culture, and most importantly its language.

Additionally, Prince William's title will not change following King Charles's Coronation. Read his speech in full, here.Īt this point, there are no plans for Prince William to have an Investiture as Prince of Wales. With Catherine beside him, our new Prince and Princess of Wales will, I know, continue to inspire and lead our national conversations, helping to bring the marginal to the centre ground where vital help can be given,' Charles said. 'Today, I am proud to create him Prince of Wales, Tywysog Cymru, the country whose title I have been so greatly privileged to bear during so much of my life and duty. While Prince William did not immediately inherit the title of Prince of Wales, King Charles III bestowed it upon his heir in his first speech as monarch. Update: Following the death of Queen Elizabeth at the age of 96, her eldest son Charles became King.

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