- Royals appeared in high spirits as they were greeted by children and politicians
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King Charles bonded with a fellow cancer sufferer this afternoon as he visited the Welsh parliament in Cardiff with Queen Camilla.
The royal couple visited the Senedd to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the government building's opening.
Upon arrival, Charles and Camilla were greeted by First Minister of Wales Vaughan Gething and Llywydd of the Senedd Elin Jones.
As well as being taken on a tour of the building with his wife, King Charles - who was diagnosed with cancer in February - delivered a speech partially in Welsh to mark the anniversary.
Following this, Charles met with campaigner Claire O’Shea, who has been diagnosed with stage-four Leiomyosarcoma - a rare and aggressive form of cancer - and is now undergoing palliative treatment to extend her life.
Pictured: King Charles waves to royal fans as he arrives at the Senedd with Queen Camilla in Cardiff this morning
She was repeatedly misdiagnosed with IBS which motivated her to engage with the Senedd, giving evidence to the Health and Social Care Committee to improve care for women in Wales with gynaecological cancer.
In a sweet exchange Charles asked her: ‘Have I given you an MBE?’
Quick as a flash, she replied: ‘No, but you’re welcome to throw one my way!’
Afterwards Claire said: ‘I was pleased because I have been campaigning on cancer in Wales and knowing what he has been going through personally and what Princess Catherine has been going through as well I felt I could connect with them on an issue and I think that’s really helpful.
‘He passed his sympathies to me and was interested in how successful the campaign was and is going and how it was going to continue.
‘It was a good experience. I never imagined I’d meet the Royal family and I did not think I would ever necessarily want to do it. It is not something you really think about but I am really pleased I have done it, it was really good.’
The King and Queen arrived to loud cheers from the crowd in a sunny Cardiff Bay after a rousing rendition of the Welsh national anthem.
The Queen, 76, looked elegant in a light pink coat dress by Anna Valentine with subtle fringing running down the front.
Pictured: King Charles during his speech at Senedd this morning, which involved speaking in Welsh
King Charles pictured meeting well wishers during a visit to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Senedd
The Queen was pictured smiling as she shook hands with a young girl who had been waving a Wales flag
Camilla also donned a woven hat by Lock and Co and nude heels for the engagement with her husband.
Completing her stylish ensemble, the royal wore one of her favourite necklaces - consisting of four strands of pearls - and a white Lady Dior bag.
Meanwhile, King Charles was smart in a navy blue suit and multicoloured striped tie.
During his speech, King said: 'It is a milestone on a journey which it has been my privilege, all my life, to share with you. During times which have seen great change, profound sorrow, and tremendous achievement.
'Through it all, my respect and affection for the people of this ancient land have deepened with every passing year. Braint yw cael rhannu eich cariad at y wlad arbennig hon. [It is a privilege to share your love for this special land].'
Elsewhere in his speech, King Charles also referenced Prince William's visit to Anglesey this week and the current Prince of Wales 'relationship with this special land'.
The Queen, 76, looked elegant in a light pink coat dress with subtle fringing running down the front
The royal couple were greeted by First Minister of Wales Vaughan Gething and Llywydd of the Senedd Elin Jones
Queen Camilla pictured shaking hands with First Minister of Wales Vaughan Gething in Cardiff today
Guard of Honour by the Royal Welsh ahead of the arrival of King Charles and Queen Camilla at the Senedd
Pictured: The Prince of Wales during his visit to RAF Valley airbase in Anglesey earlier this week
Pictured: Prince William seen showing the late Queen and Prince Philip a search and rescue helicopter in RAF Valley in Anglesey
The King continued: 'It has given me great pleasure to see my son’s relationship with this special land continue, including returning only this week to Anglesey - Ynys Môn – a place which I know means so much to him.'
The Prince and Princess of Wales moved to Anglesey in 2010 and lived there for three years while the future King was serving in the RAF.
King Charles holds the record for the longest serving Prince of Wales in Royal Family history - having held the title for over 64 years.
Ahead of his investiture in 1969, Charles was taught how to speak Welsh by university lecturer Dr Tedi Millward - who passed away in April 2020.
At the time, King Charles released a heartfelt statement, which read: 'I have very fond memories of my time in Aberystwyth with Dr Millward over 51 years ago.
'While I am afraid I might not have been the best student, I learned an immense amount from him about the Welsh language and about the history of Wales.
'After all these years, I am forever grateful to him for helping foster my deep and abiding love for Wales, her people and her culture. I send my most heartfelt sympathy to his family.'
Dr Millward refused to attend the Prince's controversial investiture at Caernarfon Castle, despite his role, for which he required stringent vetting by Special Branch.
Charles wore a bulletproof vest at his investiture ceremony due to fears of nationalist violence.
Before teaching the royal at Aberystwyth University, the academic was the co-founder of the Welsh Language Society (Cymdeithas yr Iaith) along with historian John Davies at a Plaid Cymru summer school in 1962.
Dr Millward and his wife, Silvia, had two children - actress and singer Llio and martial arts trainer and author Andras, who died in October 2016.
