Kensington Palace Releases Striking New Video of Prince William by Himself—and It’s Unlike Any Video We’ve Seen of Him Before

Dydd Gŵyl Dewi hapus! That's Welsh for Happy St. David's Day, as Prince William said in a video posted by Kensington Palace this weekend. While it's not the only time that we've heard the royal speak Welsh, as he is learning the language conversationally, this was the very first time that he has released a full message to the British people in the native Welsh tongue.

In the video, Prince William says the following: "Helo. Heddiw, ar Ddydd Gŵyl Dewi, rydym yn dod at ein gilydd i ddathlu Cymru – ei hanes, ei diwylliant, a'i phobl anhygoel. O'i golygfeydd anhygoel i'w hiaith, mae Cymru yn parhau i ysbrydoli. Heddiw, rydym yn dathlu popeth sy'n hudol am Gymru. I holl bobl Cymru ac i bawb ledled y byd, Dydd Gŵyl Dewi hapus."

The message roughly translates to, "Hello. Today, on St. David's Day, we come together to celebrate Wales — its history, its culture, and its incredible people. From its breathtaking landscapes to its language, Wales continues to inspire. Today, we will celebrate everything that is magical about Wales. To the people of Wales and everybody around the world, Happy St David's Day."

While delivering this heartfelt message, he stands alone and speaks directly to the camera, not breaking eye contact, which is likely a sign of respect for the Welsh nation and its people. He sported a blue dress shirt with a red sweater and navy blazer, but what stood out most was the addition of the yellow flower pinned to the breast of his jacket. The floral adornment is actually a yellow daffodil, the national flower of Wales, and a one that is traditionally worn on St. David's Day. This, too, was likely a sign of admiration for the Welsh people and their cultural practices and holidays.

In addition to this heartfelt message, shared on the official Kensington Palace Instagram, this past week, Prince William and his wife, Princess Catherine, embarked on a trip to visit Pontypridd, a town in Wales that had recently been hit by not one, but two storms—Storms Bert and Daragh.

While on the trip, the royal couple made an appearance at the Pontypridd Market which has been a staple to the community since 1805. During the visit, Prince William and Princess Catherine both tried their hand at making traditional Welsh cookies. Covered in a bit of flour, Prince William attributed his baking skills to what he learned from Mary Berry, a television cook known most recently for her time on The Great British Baking Show.

The couple's trip also marked one of Princess Catherine's string of appearances since the start of 2025 after announcing being in remission from cancer.