How Wales helped shape King Charles as a monarch
There is little doubt in the mind of Dame Shân Legge-Bourke about the affection Charles had for Wales.
"He would spot a badge on a lapel - supporting a rare breed, or bees - and literally stop as everyone is walking, and have a lovely conversation with them."It showed the depth of his connection, Dame Shân argued, and that he was more than a figurehead on hand to cut a ribbon. His Welsh crash course taken at Aberystwyth has allowed him to deliver speeches and greet friends in Welsh.
"In the making of early devolution, the contribution of the head of state, and the royal family, was crucial," Lord Elis-Thomas added. "That's what I never thought could happen. But I thought it was always important to try to promote it as an idea."There were protests during King Charles's visit to Cardiff Castle after his accession to the throne
"I completely understand my colleagues who took another route, and took a much more absolutist position," she said.Welsh republican Helen Mary Jones said she chose to work with King Charles when he was Prince of Wales
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