Prince William's royal title called insult to Welsh people

A petition seeking the removal of Prince William's royal title, The Prince of Wales, has crossed over 42,000 signatures.

Launched by a resident of Wales, the petition argues "the title remains an insult to Wales and is a symbol of historical oppression. The title implies that Wales is still a principality undermining Wales' status as a nation and a country."

 It said,  "The truth is, that since the days of Llywelyn the Last and the "rebel" Prince of Wales, Owain Glyndwr, the title has been held exclusively by Englishmen as a symbol of dominance over Wales. To this day, the English "Princes of Wales" have no genuine connection to our country.

Although the petition was launched by Dr Trystan Gruffyadd, a resident of Pontypridd, Wales,  shortly after King Charles handed the title to his son Prince William in 2022, people still continue to protest the monarch's decision in the comments section of change.org, the world's largest petition platform.

"The title of the prince of wales is a spit in the face of all Welsh people since its creation," read a comment under the online petition. 

The title of the Prince of Wales was passed to Prince William after the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

It's expected that William would give the title to his eldest son, Prince George, when he becomes the king.