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Conor Gogarty & Sam Elliott-Gibbs

Welsh council votes to abolish Prince of Wales title amid fury over 'archaic tradition'

A Welsh council has voted in favour of a motion to abolish the Prince of Wales title after one councillor described the monarchy as an "archaic oppressive tradition".

Gwynedd Council saw a motion tabled by Plaid Cymru councillor Elfed Wyn ap Elwyn as the role was shifted to King Charles' heir.

Prince William was given the honour by his father, who bestowed the title upon him during his first speech as the monarch.

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