It’s been half a century since a 20-year-old Prince Charles kneeled before his mother — Queen Elizabeth II — and was bestowed the title of Prince of Wales.
Britain's Prince Charles, prince of Wales , left, meets members of the public during a visit to Victoria Park in Swansea, Wales, on July 3.
No one could have known that the role of prince of Wales, a British country bordered on the east by England, would span so much of Charles’ life and that five decades later, he would still not have become king. The queen turned 93 in April. Many Welsh residents say they feel indebted to Charles for the understated dedication he has shown to their country.
When Thomas left art college 21 years ago, the trust gave her a small grant, a loan and mentoring which enabled her to turn her creative passion into a business. Her company employs 10 people, and she has had international commissions and exhibited in New York, Tokyo, Dubai and London. Even though the events this week were decidedly more low-key than Charles' long ago investiture ceremony, they have nonetheless been significant, several residents said.
In fact, the prince’s investiture was not universally welcomed. In 1969, press reports said two men were killed attempting to set off a bomb near the route of the train carrying members of the royal family to the event. It was believed they were part of the nationalist campaign against the prince’s appointment.
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