Wales

:For alternate meanings, see Wales (disambiguation)

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:For an explanation of often confusing terms like (Great) Britain, United Kingdom and England see British Isles (terminology) .

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Great - Britain - United Kingdom - England - British Isles (terminology)

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Wales (Welsh: Cymru

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Welsh - IPA - United Kingdom - England - Scotland - Northern Ireland - Great Britain - Bristol Channel - St George's Channel - Irish Sea

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The term Principality of Wales, in Welsh, Tywysogaeth Cymru, is often used, although the Prince of Wales has no role in the governance of Wales and this term is unpopular among some. Wales has not been politically independent since 1282, when it was conquered by King Edward I of England. The capital of Wales since 1955 has been Cardiff, although Caernarfon is the location where the Prince of Wales is invested, and Machynlleth was the home of a parliament called by Owain Glyndwr during his revolt at the start of the fifteenth century. In 1999, the National Assembly for Wales was formed, which has limited domestic powers and cannot make law.

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Prince of Wales - 1282 - Edward I of England - 1955 - Cardiff - Caernarfon - Machynlleth - Owain Glyndwr - 1999 - National Assembly for Wales

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