Redacción Prince William Surprises With His First Speech in Welsh Thanks to Duolingo
After confessing that he had downloaded the app, the future king took the opportunity to show his progress in the language.
Taking advantage of the celebration of St. David's Day, the patron saint of Wales, William, the heir to the British throne shared a special message on social media. In it, he fluently spoke a few words in Welsh to congratulate the people of this nation.
His message on St. David's Day
"Hello. Today, on St. David's Day, we come together to celebrate the history, the culture, and the unbelievable people of Wales", William expressed in the video, where he was seen wearing a daffodil, the national flower of the country. "From its stunning landscapes to its language, Wales continues to inspire. Today we celebrate everything magical about Wales. To the people of Wales and everyone around the world: happy St. David's Day".
Learning Welsh, a key decision after his new title
The Prince of Wales's interest in the language became known last year when he revealed he was using the popular app Duolingo to learn it. This initiative came after inheriting his father's title following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
Charles III had to learn Welsh in his youth with a personal tutor to strengthen the bond with the people who gave his title its name. Although it took a lot of effort, in 1969 he managed to pronounce the first part of his investiture speech in this language. Following in his footsteps, William intensified his relationship with Wales and its culture.
Since his appointment as Prince of Wales, his visits to this region have been constant. "The prince has focused on Wales since he received the title. It is expected that he and the princess will make visits regularly, as they are eager to strengthen their bond with the country", a palace source reported after the death of Elizabeth II.
As part of this commitment, last year William and Kate Middleton included written and spoken proficiency in Welsh as a requirement in the job offer for their new secretary. Their effort to learn the language reinforces their connection with Wales and its people, consolidating their role as the future king of the United Kingdom.
El príncipe William Happy St David’s Day
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