Welsh republicanism

Welsh republicanism means that some people in Wales believe that Wales should not have a king or queen to rule over them, but instead should be a republic and have a different way of governing themselves.

Imagine you and your friends are playing a game and you all decide to pick a leader to make the rules and decisions for everyone. That leader might be really nice and do a good job, but some people might not want to have a leader at all and would rather have everyone make decisions together or have a different kind of leader.

That's kind of like what Welsh republicanism is about. Some people in Wales don't like the idea of being ruled by a king or queen, even if they live far away in another country like England. They think that Wales should be its own separate country with its own leaders and way of doing things.

This idea has been around for a long time, but it has become more popular in recent years as people in Wales have had more discussions and debates about their identity and place in the world. Some people think that being a republic would allow Wales to have more control over its own destiny and make decisions that are better for Welsh people.

However, not everyone agrees with this idea. Some people in Wales are perfectly happy being a part of the United Kingdom and having a king or queen as their head of state. It's an important debate that people are still having, and it will be interesting to see how things develop in the future.