1. Prince of Wales Heir to the Throne

2. Outline Overview of the History of Wales Creation of the Title of The Prince of Wales Conclusion

3. Overview of Welsh History The earliest inhabitants of Wales were Celts from continental Europe When Rome withdrew its rule from Britain in 410 AD, Wales was left self- governing No national unity due to the inheritance system. All sons received an equal share (including legitimate sons).

4. Overview of Welsh History 1066 Norman conquest of England causes fragmented Wales. The princes of Gwynedd became dominant, Owain Gwynedd. Owain dies in 1170 and his sons murder one another. Llywelyn the Great emerges

5. Creation of Prince of Wales The story that Edward I promised the rebellious Welsh natives "a prince born in Wales, who did not speak a word of English” Fact or Fable?

6. Creation of Prince of Wales Facts Llywelyn the Last held the title in Wales. Llywelyn antagonism of Edward I led to the conquest of Wales by England. Llywelyn dies in battle in 1282.

7. Creation of Prince of Wales Facts Edward II was born in Wales 1284 during war. Edward I builds stone castles throughout Wales. Edward I officially gave title to his son, Edward II in 1301. Prince Charles, the present Prince of Wales, is the twenty-first to hold the title officially.

8. Conclusions King Edward I (Longshanks) was shrewd in dealing with Wales. Very possible it is a true story. David Powel documents the story in the 16 th Century

9. Conclusions The Welsh Princes hurt themselves with no unity. The building of the Castles in Wales created intimidation needed.

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