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It is classed as such, due to the fact that it is a part of the United Kingdom which has the Royal Family as heads of state. The title 'Prince of Wales' is held by the monarch's eldest son and heir to the throne.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 13y agoFor all practical purposes, no.
Wales is part of the United Kingdom, which is a constitutional monarchy. The role of the monarch is mostly ceremonial. True legislative power in the UK is exercised by Parliament and executive power is exercised by the ministers of Her Majesty's Government, a Cabinet formed from the majority coalition in Parliament.
The National Assembly for Wales is the highest legislative body in Wales, having devolved powers not reserved by Parliament. The Welsh Assembly Government is the corresponding executive government, formed by the National Assembly. The transfers of legislative authority between Parliament and the National Assembly, as well as the transfers of executive authority between the UK Government and the Welsh Assembly Government, are complex and variable.
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∙ 6y agoNo, it is a nation that has been occupied by England for the past 617 years and is a conquered but disestablished part of the United Kingdom. It's official rank is 'Principality' in that Prince Charles Windsor of the English Royal Family is designated Prince of Wales, but this is a topic that causes debate, as there is considerable resentment towards the English monarchy within Wales. This is because the Royal Family never bother with Wales, never visit it, have no homes here and are perceived as having an arrogant, imperialist attitude towards it. There was some respect for King Edward VIII during his brief reign in 1936 because he spoke out about the extreme poverty of the Welsh miners, saying ,'This is damnable, something must be done', but in general the English Royal family have little respect in Wales.
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∙ 14y agoWales is a country. By having a government, a flag and a language of its own Wales is independent, except for the common laws which all of the United Kingdom use.
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∙ 11y agoBecause the eldest son of the British monarch has the title "Prince of Wales" -- although he doesn't, in fact, rule Wales in any way.
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∙ 7y agoIt's a Principality
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When did Principality of Wales end?
Principality of Wales ended in 1282.
When was Principality of Wales created?
Principality of Wales was created in 1216.
What is not an independent nation this mountainous country in the British isles begins with a W?
Wales is not an independent nation; it is part of the United Kingdom along with England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
Is Wales a city or country or state?
No and yes. It isn't, because it is a principality and a region of the UK, but it is because England is also considered a country.
Is Wales a capitalist country?
Wales is a Principality and a constituent country of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The UK has a constitutional monarchy and could be considered "capitalist".
What is the name of the duke of Wales?
Wales is a principality, not a duchy. Prince Charles is the current Prince of Wales.
Where is south Wales?
It's in Wales. I believe 'South Wales' refers specifically to the southernmost part of the principality.
What is the meaning of principalIty?
Sovereignty; supreme power; hence, superiority; predominance; high, or the highest, station., A prince; one invested with sovereignty., The territory or jurisdiction of a prince; or the country which gives title to a prince; as, the principality of Wales.
What countries are principalities?
Andorra, Asturias, Grand prince, Lamballe, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Principality of Sealand, Principality of Wales.
What is the difference between a country and a principality?
is ther a difference between a country and principality
Where is whale located?
I assume that is a typographical error and you're actually referring to Wales. Wales is a country (or, principality) west of England, now part of the UK. If you are asking about whales, however, they are located in the ocean.
If Wales is called a principality does that make it its own country or is it part of Scotland or England or just a principality of the UK?
The UK is comprised of England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland which gives the country its full name of The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Each of these is a country within a country. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland all have their own legislative bodies and are able to decide on most things except for foreign, economic and military policy. Wales is called a principality because traditionally, the reigning monarch's eldest son is invested with the title of Prince of Wales. In international law, the people of these four parts of the UK are British, however, they would probably describe themselves as being English, Scottish, Welsh or Irish.
