king charles visits wales for the first time since coming to the throne. in bright sunshine, crowds of well wishers lined the streets of cardiff to greet the king and the queen consort. god save the king! it is the final stage of the king s tour of the four nations of the united kingdom. the land of wales could not have been closer to my mother s heart. roedd lle arbennig i gymru yn ei chalon. this is the scene in westminster hall where tonight the king willjoin his sister and brothers in standing vigil at the coffin of their mother, the late queen.
you re watching bbc news. hello and welcome to cardiff where king charles is taking part in his first official visit to wales as monarch. welcome to viewers in the uk and around the world. king charles says the country held a special place in his mother s heart as he addresses a remembrance event at the senedd. the land of wales could not have been closer to my mother s heart. roedd lle arbennig i gymru yn ei chalon. meanwhile in central london, thousands are continuing to join queue in order to pass by the queen s coffin despite authorities closing