The Prince of scales! Charles sings hymns during church service marking 70 years of NHS in Wales on the second day of his whistlestop tour
- The Prince of Wales attended the service at Llandaff Cathedral on Wednesday
- The thanksgiving service celebrates 70 years of the NHS in Wales
- Today marks Charles' second day in Wales having arrived with Camilla yesterday
The Prince of Wales could be seen warming up his singing voice as he sang hymns during a church service on Wednesday.
Charles attended a national thanksgiving service to celebrate 70 years of the NHS in Wales on the second day of his whistlestop tour of the country.
The multi-faith service, at Llandaff Cathedral, was attended by the prince as well as Carwyn Jones, first minister of Wales.
The service saw Charles, 69, take part in hymns before signing the guestbook to commemorate his visit.
The Prince of Wales attended a national thanksgiving service to celebrate 70 years of the NHS in Wales on Wednesday
The prince and the Duchess of Cornwall arrived in Wales together yesterday but Camilla was not in attendance this evening.
Staff, patients, fundraisers and volunteers attended the event - with the first baby born on the NHS also paying tribute to the 'phenomenal' service.
First minister Carwyn Jones described how, before July 5 in 1948, workers had to pay a weekly sub for access to a doctor.
'I'm proud of Wales's strong historical links to the creation of the health service,' Mr Jones told the congregation.
Following the service Charles was taken to sign the guestbook to commemorate his visit
'The NHS in Wales remains committed to delivering on [Aneurin] Bevan's founding principles every day.'
June Osborne, the bishop of Llandaff, said the 70th year of the NHS marked a time for reflection.
'The NHS has become an essential part of our national identity,' she said.
'Long may the daily gifts that are offered within this beloved institution endure. Such gifts create common good.'
The prince left the cathedral to a guard of honour including NHS staff who all seemed delighted to meet the royal
One particularly big fan left the royal in stitches as she took his arm after the service
Welsh musician Mike Peters sang in the service, while Welsh poets Casia Wiliam and Gilian Clarke read poems marking the anniversary of the NHS.
Mrs Thomas, the first baby born on the NHS at 12.01am on July 5 in 1948, spoke of her pride at its achievements.
The retired nurse laid flowers at a busy of Aneurin Bevan within the cathedral.
'Tomorrow I am 70,' she told the service. 'I was born at the Amman Valley Hospital in Carmarthenshire at one minute past midnight.
The multi-faith service, at Llandaff Cathedral, was attended by the prince as well as Carwyn Jones, first minister of Wales
Staff, patients, fundraisers and volunteers attended the event - with the first baby born on the NHS also paying tribute to the 'phenomenal' service
'I was the first baby born into the NHS. Aneurin Bevan's vision in founding a national health service changed how we live our lives.
'I'm proud to be here today to celebrate the 70th anniversary of this phenomenal service that is available to us at the point of need.'
She described NHS staff as 'true heroes' and, addressing those in the cathedral, said: 'I salute you all, thank you for making the difference'.
Following the blessing by the Archbishop of Wales, John Davies, Charles signed the cathedral's visitor book.
He also met winners of the NHS 70 children's drawing competition and presented them with a Royal Mint coin to commemorate the anniversary.
The prince left the cathedral to a guard of honour including Mrs Thomas and NHS staff.
