Prince and Princess of Wales Share Welsh St David’s Day Message

In Brief

Prince William and Princess Catherine deliver a Welsh-language message for St David’s Day.

Key Facts

• The Prince and Princess of Wales shared a video message in Welsh for St David’s Day on 1 March 2024
• The message was the first time they spoke in Welsh for this occasion
• Princess Catherine said Wales is 'very close to our hearts' in the video
• The video was released by Kensington Palace
• The message was shared publicly to mark the celebration of St David’s Day

What Happened

On 1 March 2024, the Prince and Princess of Wales released a video message spoken in Welsh to commemorate St David’s Day. This marked the first time they delivered a message in Welsh for the occasion. Princess Catherine stated that Wales is 'very close to our hearts' in the video.

Why It Matters

The video message represents an instance of the royal family using the Welsh language during a national celebration. It reflects the recognition of St David’s Day as a cultural event in Wales. The message was made publicly available by Kensington Palace.