In a rare and personal reflection, the Prince of Wales has opened up about the formative early years of his marriage to the Princess of Wales, highlighting the profound significance of their time living in Wales.
A Nostalgic Revelation at the Wales Investment Summit
The Prince of Wales shared this intimate insight while speaking at the Wales Investment Summit in Newport on Monday. He told attendees that the country holds a uniquely special place in his heart, not just as a title, but as the backdrop to the beginning of his family life.
Prince William specifically pinpointed the island of Anglesey as the location where he and Catherine, now the Princess of Wales, first set up home together as a married couple. This period spanned from 2010 to 2013, coinciding with his military service as a search and rescue pilot stationed at RAF Valley.
Wales: A 'Family' and a Foundation
Moving beyond mere geography, the future King framed Wales in deeply personal terms. He described the nation as a "family of three million people", emphasising the distinctive warmth and sense of belonging he and Kate experienced there.
This period on Anglesey was a relatively private chapter for the couple, away from the intense spotlight of London, allowing them to build the foundations of their life together before the arrival of their first child, Prince George.
The Prince's comments underscore the enduring emotional connection the Wales family maintains with the nation whose name they now bear. His remarks served to personally connect the principality's economic potential, the summit's focus, with its human spirit and community values.
