Michael Sheen Calls for Welsh Vote on Prince of Wales Title Ahead of Owain Glyndŵr Play
Michael Sheen, the actor from Port Talbot, proposed that Wales should have a say regarding the reinstatement of the Prince of Wales title when it next becomes available. Currently, the title is held by Prince William, and Sheen referred to it as a 'put-down to Wales' due to its historical ties to the English conquest. His remarks came before his performance as Owain Glyndŵr in 'Owain & Henry' at the Wales Millennium Centre, scheduled for 5 to 28 November. Sheen, who serves as the artistic director of the Welsh National Theatre, co-directs with Steffan Donnelly, featuring Linus Roache as Henry IV and Rakie Ayola as Glyndŵr's spouse, Mared. The production seeks to ignite conversations about Welsh identity. Kensington Palace chose not to comment.
Key facts
- Michael Sheen suggests Welsh people should be asked about the future of the Prince of Wales title.
- Sheen describes the title as symbolizing a 'put-down to Wales'.
- Sheen will portray Owain Glyndŵr in 'Owain & Henry' at Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff.
- The play runs from 5 November to 28 November.
- Co-production between Welsh National Theatre and Wales Millennium Centre.
- Linus Roache plays Henry IV; Rakie Ayola plays Mared; Sheen co-directs with Steffan Donnelly.
- Sheen returned his OBE in 2017 after learning about Welsh history.
- Kensington Palace declined to comment.
Entities
Artists
- Michael Sheen
- Owain Glyndŵr
- Linus Roache
- Rakie Ayola
- Steffan Donnelly
- Prince William
- Catherine, Princess of Wales
- King Charles III
- Queen Elizabeth
- Edward I
- Edward II
- Llywelyn ap Gruffydd
- Henry IV
- Graeme Farrow
- Gary Owen
- Aneurin Bevan
- Reginald de Grey
- Richard II
Institutions
- Wales Millennium Centre
- Welsh National Theatre
- Kensington Palace
- National Youth Theatre of Wales
- Holby City
- Donald Gordon theatre
- Plaid Cymru
- Welsh Senedd
- Labour UK government
Locations
- Port Talbot
- Wales
- Cardiff
- Ely
- Tower of London
- United Kingdom