Summary

  • The King and Queen have visited the Senedd to mark the 25th anniversary of devolution in Wales

  • It was the King's first visit to the Senedd since his tour of the UK after his investiture

  • In a speech using Welsh and English, the King talked of his love for Wales

  • The royal pair received a guard of honour from the Royal Welsh before they were greeted by primary school children from across Wales

  • The Welsh Parliament will expand from 60 to 96 members at the 2026 election

Live Reporting

Edited by Carys Betteley

  1. Not the first royal visit this week

    Prince William next to an aircraftPA Media

    It’s a week of royals for Wales, after Prince William visited Anglesey on Tuesday.

    He made a “nostalgic” visit to his former air base, including reuniting with a flying instructor.

    William was greeted by what he described as “typical Anglesey weather” when arriving in wind and rain at RAF Valley in north Wales on Tuesday.

    He and the Princess of Wales, who is undergoing cancer treatment, lived together on Anglesey when he served in the RAF at the base between 2010 and 2013.

    “It wouldn’t feel like home if I wasn’t back here on a day like this,” he said of the weather.

    Read more here

  2. What’s the timeline for today’s events?

    The royal pair will receive a guard of honour from the Royal Welsh before they are greeted by primary school children from across Wales.

    They will then meet First Minister Vaughan Gething and other party and parliamentary leaders in Wales.

    Once inside, the King and Queen will hear a performance from Mared Pugh-Evans, the King's new harpist, in her first performance in the position.

    After a performance from a choir from a local primary school, Ysgol Treganna, King Charles will give a speech.

    Before leaving, the King and Queen will have the opportunity to meet members of the community and members of Senedd staff who have worked at the parliament for 25 years.

    King Charles wearing a blue suit and tie while Queen Camilla is wearing a blue dress.PA Media

    Thursday's visit will see the King at the Senedd for the first time since his tour of the UK following his accession

  3. Buzz in the air

    Oliver Slow
    BBC Journalist in Cardiff Bay

    A small crowd of around 30 people gathered outside the Senedd in Cardiff Bay. Some are standing at the barriers while others are sitting. .

    Crowds are gathering in Cardiff Bay for the arrival of the King and Queen Camilla

    There's a bit of a buzz down at Cardiff Bay this morning.

    After what feels like weeks of rain, it's a beautiful sunny day, and a few dozen people are gathered outside the Senedd awaiting the arrival of King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

    Despite the occasion, everyday life continues as normal - a jogger has just gone past on his morning run and a few people are strolling along the shore, coffees in hand.

  4. Good morning and welcome

    Good morning and welcome to our live coverage as King Charles III visits the Senedd in Cardiff Bay.

    We'll be keeping you updated as the King, accompanied by Queen Camilla, marks 25 years of the Welsh Parliament.

    You can also watch a live feed of the visit at the top of the page.