🤴✨ Prince William has given a big shoutout to Wales, highlighting its unique warmth and potential to become a global hub of innovation! Speaking at the Wales Investment Summit in Newport, William recalled fond memories of setting up his first home with Kate in Anglesey, feeling welcomed into a “family of three million people.” 🏡❤️
He hailed Wales as a place bursting with opportunity for investors and businesses and praised its spirit of community and innovation. 🌍💼 Following in his father’s footsteps, he acknowledged the King’s role in pioneering Welsh business decades ago, like when he convinced Sony to open its first European factory here!
The summit brought together 300 firms and investors from over 32 countries, exploring innovative Welsh businesses from prosthetic leg coverings to electric vans. 🚗🤖 William is passionate about Wales becoming a leader in sectors like clean energy, technology, and life sciences. He pointed to the impressive strides Wales is making in renewable resources, citing projects like floating offshore wind in the Celtic Sea and solar power in Pembrokeshire. 🌊🌞
With 1,545 foreign-owned businesses already employing over 176,500 people in Wales, the future looks promising. William believes Wales is ready to tackle global challenges like climate change and energy insecurity, positioning itself as a key player on the world stage!
And the tech advances are mind-blowing too. During his visit, William checked out KLA’s new semiconductor facility, celebrating 40+ years of innovation in Newport. From smartphones to autonomous systems, Welsh technology is everywhere! 📱🤖
Prince William’s pride in Welsh business is a testament to the nation’s capacity to lead and compete globally. 🏆 Let’s keep our eyes on Wales—it’s a hotbed of potential and possibility! 🌟 Who else is excited to see what the future holds? 🌍🤗
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