King Charles and Queen Camilla attend Welsh Parliament opening

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 00:20 · Archive

King Charles and Queen Camilla will attend the ceremonial opening of the Welsh Parliament on Thursday. This is the first time Charles will attend the event as King; he and Camilla previously attended in 2021 alongside Queen Elizabeth II.

The King is scheduled to address the Siambr debating chamber alongside First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth and Llywydd Huw Irranca-Davies. Charles and Camilla will be welcomed by a Royal Navy Guard of Honour, who will give a Royal Salute. A mace-bearer will lead a procession of Members of the Senedd through the building into the debating chamber.

Irranca-Davies said: 'This ceremony marks the start of a new chapter in the Senedd's history. It is a larger parliament, elected through a new electoral system designed to better reflect the diversity of views and experiences across our country.' He added that they were 'honoured' that the King and Queen were attending to 'share this moment' with them.

During the ceremony, the King's Harpist Mared Pugh Evans will perform, and the Merched Plastaf Choir will sing O Gymru. The King and Queen will also meet party leaders, members of the Welsh Youth Parliament, and senior Senedd officials.

King Charles and Queen Camilla attend Welsh Parliament opening — Image: The Independent

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King Charles and Queen Camilla to attend ceremonial opening of Welsh Parliament for first time in five yearsIt will be the first time Charles attends a ceremonial opening of the Welsh Parliament as KingThe Independent · 15 Oct, 00:01
King and Queen to attend ceremonial opening of Welsh ParliamentCharles and Camilla last attended the event, which is held after a Senedd election, in 2021.Evening Standard · 15 Oct, 00:01

In this story: King Charles · Queen Camilla · Rhun ap Iorwerth · Huw Irranca-Davies · Mared Pugh Evans · Welsh Parliament · Wales

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