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Princes of Wales: Native Welsh & Medieval 1/3

History Tea Time with Lindsay Holiday

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On September 9th, 2022, one day after his mother died and he became monarch, King Charles III made the announcement that he was creating his son and heir, William, Prince of Wales. This ancient title hearkens back to the 1100s when the native Welsh dynasty of Aberffraw first consolidated power in the region. A century later it was stolen by the King of England and granted to his son. In the ensuing 7.5 centuries, the title has been passed down the line of heirs to the English and British throne. In this 3 part series we will meet the 6 native Welsh Princes of Wales and the 23 English Princes of Wales, 7 of whom, through early death or misfortune never got the chance to be King.

Native Welsh Princes:
Owain Gwynedd
Llywelyn ap Gruffudd “Llywelyn the Great”
Dafydd ap Llywelyn
Llywelyn ap Gruffudd “Llywelyn the Last”
Dafydd ap Gruffydd
Owain Glyndŵr

English Medieval Princes:
Edward of Carnarvon (Edward II)
Edward, The Black Prince
Richard of Bordeaux (Richard II)
Henry of Monmouth (Henry V)
Edward of Westminster
Edward of York (Edward V) Edward of Middleham

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Music: Folk Round by Kevin MacLeod

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20 Comments

@jeejee923 1 year ago

Waw, as a native Welsh speaker I just want to say...diolch o galon for this video!! Thank you from the heart ❤

@katiaplantscientist 6 months ago

This was honestly better and clearer than dozens of BBC documentaries on this subject

@HaiNguyen-rs1kk 1 year ago

The native Princes of Wales were more than just warriors and rulers—they were the heartbeat of a fiercely independent people. Watching this part of history unfold reminds me how rich and complex Welsh identity truly is. Figures like Llywelyn the Great and Owain Gwynedd weren’t just political leaders; they were symbols of resistance, resilience, and pride. It’s both inspiring and heartbreaking to see how this line of native princes faded after centuries of struggle. Wales wasn’t just conquered—it was absorbed, and with that, a unique royal legacy was lost.

@Nana-vi4rd 1 year ago

I have been trying for years to learn why those two small arched windows had been bricked up. I have emailed the Tower of London, I have asked different historians why they were bricked up. But not until your video did I ever know the reason those two windows were bricked up. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you so very much, you have made my day.
Nana from Eastern Tennessee USA.

@khanhkhanh1060 1 year ago (edited)

Ok, now I curious about the title "Prince/Princess of Orange", "Prince/Princess of Atuarias"(Spain),... Please make more series about these title of Crown Prince and Princess around the world! ❤

@lakrids-pibe 1 year ago

Wash your hands, people.

Dysentery is no joke.

@stephaniemena93 1 year ago

I would love a video on the history of the Isle Of Man! From avoiding Roman conquest, to Viking invasion and later its role in the English Civil War 😊

@IanReesDavies 4 months ago

Remember people, the Monarchy are not ours, we had our own.

@stukale9979 1 year ago

You've made me a history lover. Can't wait for Part2&3!

@TempestBloom 1 year ago

Unsanitary battlefield conditions made me chuckle :)

@Pethaudel 1 year ago (edited)

Thank you, great episode. I went to a Welsh speaking school and we were taught. Llewelyn ap Gruffudd was “Llewelyn ein llyw olaf” (Llewelyn our last ruler). The meaning was that the Welsh do not recognise the title “Prince of Wales”, although I don’t think most people felt that way.
As a Cymraes (Welsh girl) I did admire Prince Charles for spending time to learn the language. It’s not an easy language to learn, but essential in my mind if you are to be the “Prince of Wales”. I wonder if William and Catherine have learnt to speak Welsh?

@Mamaluv70 1 year ago

I love your videos. They are informative and fun and I especially like watching them in the morning. Do you think you could do a video on some or all of King George and Queen Charlotte illegitimate grandchildren, and what happened to their heirs?

@sofialarramendia7985 1 year ago

Omg thank you so much! 😂❤ i’ve been binge watching your videos all week!

@micyclerace 1 year ago

thanks for another fantastic video Lindsey! you're my favourite history youtuber by a mile!

@inquisitorkaito 1 year ago

Please do a video on Queen Mary's jewelry collection! Several pieces are missing or no longer owned by the Royal family but the pieces are STUNNING and so interesting. In particular the Gloucester Honeysuckle Tiara is my favorite. With many of the jewels currently being owned by the Duchess of Gloucester being some of those jewels... heck even doing a video on just her collection alone would be great!

@i.c.2333 1 year ago

My favorite channel ❤

@julimayers5334 1 year ago

As someone who trips over my words a lot I wanted to help with the pronunciation of a specific town in this video.

“Worcester” is like Leicester, and Gloucester. Not even close to pheonetic (and twinned with towns in Massachusetts so trust and believe I have had to explain this a LOT.)

Worcester is “Wuss-tur” in your dialect. As in “a whimp” rhymes with other “USS” words like another word for kitty cat. You almost always get Leicester and Gloucester right these days so I just wanted to help with this one. :) 🎉

Adore all your work ALWAYS Lindsay and it took like my 8th listen through to pick this up so I apologize I didn’t let you know sooner I love this series and all your work so much!!!!

@raechelcleberg8854 9 months ago

I have English and Welsh blood from my maternal grandmother's side; the other side of my family is a mix of German, Norwegian, and Swedish blood. I've long had a fascination with the Vikings, the ancient Germanic tribes of the Roman period, and the proud, wild Welsh, always wanting to know more. I've always been fascinated with Scotland's history as well. I hope, one day, to visit some of those places.