Prince William Delivers First Speech in Welsh for St. David’s Day

The Prince of Wales honored Wales’ culture and language in a video message while deepening ties with the nation through recent community visits.

Prince William marked St. David's Day with his first-ever public speech delivered entirely in Welsh, shared via a social media video.
The message celebrated Wales' history, culture, language, and landscapes, wishing a 'Happy St. David's Day' to people in Wales and worldwide.
William has been learning conversational Welsh, reportedly using tools like the Duolingo app, though he is not taking formal lessons.
Ahead of the holiday, William and Princess Kate visited Pontypridd, meeting locals, addressing storm recovery efforts, and baking Welsh cakes with market vendors.
The couple, who lived in Wales early in their marriage, continue to strengthen their connection to the region as part of their roles as Prince and Princess of Wales.