The new Prince of Wales, Prince William, says he and the new Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, have a "deep affection" for Wales and are looking forward to "celebrating Wales' proud history and traditions" in their new roles. The pair became Prince and Princess of Wales after Prince William's father, the new King Charles III, bestowed the titles onto them in an address to the nation on Friday.
Following the death of his beloved "Grannie", Prince William issued an emotional statement on Saturday mourning the Queen's death before visiting many of the floral tributes laid outside Windsor Castle with his wife and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. Today, the Prince of Wales appears to have begun his formal Royal duties with a phone call with the First Minister of Wales, Mark Drakeford, Hello! magazine reports. Kensington Palace released a statement on the Prince's behalf, in Welsh and English, following their latest conversation.
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