In a striking speech marking the 25th anniversary of the Senedd, the monarch showered praise on his eldest son, Prince William, and some believe it has a hidden meaning

King Charles has seemingly delivered a powerful yet subtle message to Prince Harry through his latest tribute to Prince William, underscoring the growing distance between the King and his younger son.

In a striking speech marking the 25th anniversary of the Senedd, the monarch showered praise on his eldest son, Prince William, while making no mention of Harry, even as the Duke of Sussex continues to be recognised internationally for his Invictus Games initiative.

The royal family’s social media channels shared a video of Charles address in Cardiff earlier this year, where he paid a heartfelt tribute to William for his dedication to Wales.

“It has given me great pleasure to see my son’s relationship with this special land continue, including returning only this week to Anglesey – Ynys Mon – a place which I know means so much to him” the King said. The speech was seen by many as a celebration of William’s role as Prince of Wales, a title he received after Charles ascended to the throne in 2022.

Charles and Queen Camilla’s visit to Cardiff highlighted the King’s ongoing support for his heir, with the monarch emphasising the bond between William and Wales.