The Prince of Wales has praised Wales as a prime destination for foreign investment, highlighting the "extraordinary possibility" on offer. Speaking at the Wales Investment Summit in Newport, William expressed pride in continuing his father's work, noting the King's decades-old leadership in championing Welsh business and innovation.
William recalled his personal connection to Wales, where he and Kate set up their first home on Anglesey. He described the "sense of warmth and belonging" that makes Wales unique, adding that when you make a home there, you join a family of three million people.
The summit, organised by the Welsh Government, attracted 300 firms and investors from 32 countries. William met entrepreneurs showcasing innovative businesses, from colourful prosthetic leg covers to a company planning to manufacture electric Morris JE vans. Sectors represented included clean energy, technology, life sciences, financial services, manufacturing, and creative industries.
The prince highlighted global challenges such as climate change and energy insecurity, praising Wales for stepping forward as one of Europe's most significant centres of renewable resources. He cited floating offshore wind in the Celtic Sea, tidal stream energy in the Irish Sea, a Hydrogen Hub in the North, and solar power in Pembrokeshire.
Earlier, William visited the newly opened facility of semiconductor company KLA in Newport, where SPTS has operated for over 40 years. He told delegates that technologies designed and built in Wales are embedded in smartphones and used in autonomous systems and high-speed networks worldwide, calling it a testament to Wales's capacity to compete on the world stage.
