The Prince of Wales recently charmed royal enthusiasts by showcasing an unexpected talent during a Six Nations match, where he fervently joined in singing the Welsh National Anthem.

As the patron of the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU), Prince William made his way to Cardiff on March 14 to support Wales in their final tournament match against Italy. His deep affection for Wales was on full display as he passionately sang the anthem from the stands, demonstrating his commitment to the nation.

The scene at Principality Stadium became particularly memorable as footage captured William during a moving moment, impressing fans with his mastery of the Welsh language. Observers were quick to commend the prince for his efforts in learning the anthem ahead of such a significant event.

One admirer expressed on social media, “Every note William sings carries the heart of Wales,” while another remarked on their surprise at his confident rendition of the anthem. Many praised his singing as “fantastic,” appreciating his visible support for the Welsh team.

‘Every note William sings carries the heart of Wales,’ noted one royal fan on X, while another quipped: ‘Prince William singing the Welsh anthem confidently always surprises me’.

Others described the prince’s singing as ‘fantastic’ and praised: ‘Lovely to see him supporting Wales!’

On Facebook, several users also fondly noted that William had certainly ‘brought good luck with him’ – as the nation finally ended its three-year Six Nations losing steak by beating Italy with a final score of 31-17.

‘Good on him, at least he saw them win too,’ remarked another pleased fan. 

The Prince of Wales delighted royal fans with his ‘fantastic’ secret talent during a Six Nations match in Cardiff on March 14 – as he was captured passionately singing along to the Welsh National Anthem

Footage of William during a particularly ‘powerful moment in the stadium’ shared to X left royal fans stunned, who praised the prince for brushing up on the country’s mother tongue ahead of such a pivotal match

‘The Welsh love him and the Princess of Wales!,’ added one fan, while another shared: ‘This made me tear up. It’s lovely to see such pride and emotion for their National Anthem. Really wonderful! And Prince William feels it’.

William and Kate Middleton inherited the titles of Prince and Princess of Wales following the late Queen’s death in September 2022 – having previously been the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. 

His father, who is now King Charles, held the title of the Prince of Wales for more than 64 years, while William and Kate’s first home together as a married couple was in Angelsey, North Wales.

Since their titles changed, there have been numerous clues that William and Kate have wanted to immerse themselves in learning more about the Welsh culture and language.

Indeed, in 2024, William revealed that he had been brushing up on his Welsh on language learning app Duolingo, while in 2016 the prince spoke of how ‘when the Welsh national anthem goes you know you are home’.

In March, William and Kate delighted Welsh fans when they spoke entirely in Welsh during a heartwarming St David’s Day message. 

Marking the first time Kate, 44, had delivered a message entirely in Welsh, the video saw the pair don daffodils, the national flower of Wales.

In the video, the Prince begins by saying: ‘To everyone in Wales, a very Happy St David’s Day!’

William and Kate Middleton inherited the titles of Prince and Princess of Wales following the late Queen’s death in September 2022. In 2016 the prince spoke of how ‘when the Welsh national anthem goes you know you are home’

Catherine then added: ‘Wales is very close to our hearts, and we look forward to every visit.

‘It is a beautiful country, with a rich history and wonderful people.

‘Wishing you a day full of celebration with family and friends.’

Alongside their love for the Welsh nation, the prince and princess have also shared a joint passion for rugby, which they are now passing onto their young children, Princes George and Louis, and Princess Charlotte. 

It is believed that Princes George and Louis, aged 12 and seven, enjoy playing the sport in school, while their 10-year-old sister is said to join in when the family plays at home together.

During a meeting with the World Cup-winning England Ladies’ rugby team, their mother confessed that she did ‘not want to get tackled by George’.

In January, she revealed how the family play rugby together at home and that Louis even participates in extra-curricular ‘Rugbytots’ sessions for younger boys and girls aged up to seven.

Chatting to captain Zoe Stratford (formerly Aldcroft), vice captains Marlie Packer and Megan Jones and head coach John Mitchell, Kate explained her youngest child was ‘enjoying’ the sessions.

‘He’s sort of seven, eight now, and he’s enjoying it,’ she said. ‘At this time of year, the pitch is either totally swamped or they’re hard.’

During a discussion about how schools often don’t segregate boys and girls for sport when they are younger, the Princess of Wales said: ‘Charlotte is playing rugby but at home with the family, so she isn’t yet at school.

‘Rugby is so accessible; Louis is playing touch rugby and it’s such a great game.

‘Actually, they shouldn’t necessarily need to pigeonhole boys and girls in particular sports too early.

‘Obviously as they get physically stronger – George now, if we play at home, I do not want to get tackled by George! But, up to a certain age I think it’s great.’