King and Queen to attend ceremonial opening of Welsh Parliament

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Evening Standard · collected 2026-10-14 · by Eleanor Storey

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King Charles III and Queen Camilla are set to attend the ceremonial opening of the Welsh Parliament, marking the first such event for Charles as king. The ceremony includes speeches by First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth and Llywydd Huw Irranca-Davies, along with cultural performances like a harpist’s performance and choir singing. During their visit, the royal couple will meet political figures and commemorate the Aberfan disaster anniversary by meeting Noah Jones, whose great-grandfather was involved in rescue efforts during the tragedy.

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King Charles III and Queen Camilla are set to attend the ceremonial opening of the Welsh Parliament on October 14, marking the first time Charles attends such an event as king. The ceremony commemorates the 60th anniversary of the Aberfan disaster, during which they will meet Noah Jones, whose great-grandfather helped save children's lives at Pantglas Junior School. First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth and Huw Irranca-Davies, the Llywydd (presiding officer), are also expected to address the Siambr (Senedd debating chamber). The Royal Navy Guard of Honour will welcome the royal couple with a Royal Salute, and Mared Pugh Evans, the King’s Harpist, will perform. This seventh Senedd term represents a larger parliament elected through a new system designed to better reflect Wales' diversity.

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Royal Navy Senedd Wales the Merched Plastaf Choir the Welsh Parliament

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Senedd GPE · 6× Charles PERSON · 3× Camilla PERSON · 2× Huw Irranca-Davies PERSON · 1× Irranca-Davies PERSON · 1× Llywydd PERSON · 1× Rhun ap Iorwerth PERSON · 1× Royal Navy ORG · 1× Wales GPE · 1× the Welsh Parliament ORG · 1×

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To commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Aberfan disaster, they will also meet Noah Jones, whose great-grandfather, Stephen Andrew, was a caretaker at Pantglas Junior School and helped save the lives of many children.

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🔮 This will be the first time Charles attends a ceremonial opening of the Welsh Parliament as King.

2026-10-15 · Evening Standard

King and Queen to attend ceremonial opening of Welsh Parliament · assertive framing

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This will be the first time Charles attends a ceremonial opening of the Welsh Parliament as King. asserted

Charles → attend → King

He is expected to address the Siambr (Senedd debating chamber) alongside First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth and Huw Irranca-Davies, the Llywydd (presiding officer). asserted

He → expect → Iorwerth

Ahead of the opening, Mr Irranca-Davies said: “This ceremony marks the start of a new chapter in the Senedd’s history. asserted

ceremony → say → history

“It is a larger parliament, elected through a new electoral system designed to better reflect the diversity of views and experiences across our country. asserted

It → elect → country

“We are honoured that Their Majesties The King and Queen are here to share this moment with us. asserted

Majesties → honour → us

“We will use this moment to celebrate the people, communities and culture of Wales and remind ourselves of the aspirations of those who put their trust in us to serve them in this seventh Senedd term.” asserted

who → use → term

Charles and Camilla will be welcomed to the Senedd by the Royal Navy Guard of Honour, who will give a Royal Salute. asserted

who → welcome → Salute

At the ceremonial opening, a mace-bearer will lead a procession of Members of the Senedd (MSs) through the Senedd building into the Siambr. asserted

bearer → lead → Siambr

Alongside the speeches, the King’s Harpist, Mared Pugh Evans, will perform, and the Merched Plastaf Choir will sing O Gymru. asserted

Choir → perform → Gymru

During their visit, Charles and Camilla will meet party leaders, members of the Welsh Youth Parliament, the chief executive and clerk of the Senedd, and the deputy presiding officer. asserted

Charles → meet → Senedd

grandfather → commemorate → children

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