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Sheen: Wales Should Decide on Prince Title
2 Sep
Summary
- Michael Sheen believes Wales should vote on the Prince of Wales title.
- He sees the title as a historical symbol of Wales' subjugation.
- Sheen will portray Owain Glyndŵr, the last Welsh-born Prince of Wales.
Actor Michael Sheen has voiced his opinion that the title of Prince of Wales should be subject to a public vote in Wales when it next becomes vacant. Prince William currently holds the title, a tradition reserved for the heir apparent to the British throne. Sheen articulated that the title represents a historical "put-down" to Wales, suggesting its symbolic power endures despite its age.
This discussion arises as Sheen prepares to embody Owain Glyndŵr, the last Welsh-born Prince of Wales, in a new theatrical production at the Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff. The Royal Family has a long-standing tradition of bestowing the Prince of Wales title upon the heir. Prince William and his wife Catherine were granted these titles by King Charles III in 2022 following Queen Elizabeth II's passing.
