Charles’ own investiture at Caernarfon Castle saw protests by Welsh nationalists, who objected to a new Prince of Wales. The title has been traditionally bestowed on the heir to the throne since ...

The 40-year-old will now be called Prince of Wales, a title that his father said he has been "so greatly privileged to bear." In turn, his wife will be the Princess of Wales.

Edward, the scourge of Wales and the builder of many of castles used to subdue the population, imposed his infant son, Prince Edward, on the Welsh as their new prince in 1301.