On 11 December 1282, on a very cold day in Cilmeri, Llywelyn ein Llyw Olaf or Llywelyn ap Gruffydd, prince of Wales, was killed. With his death, by the hand of Stephen de Frankton, one of the soldiers of Edward I, Wales and its people lost their freedom. There followed seven centuries of fighting against oppression, in a striving for self-determination, autonomy and the freedom to be an independent nation. Today, Llywelyn continues to be a crucial part of our nation’s history and our nation’s memory. In him was the spark of a civil Welsh nation and a hope for a better future for our nation. The independent spirit of Llywelyn and the 18 who stood with him until the very end remains in all of us today who are willing to stand up to injustice and for independence for Wales. We will remember Llywelyn by honouring his vision by marching forward towards the creation of a new independent Wales where everyone is free. Thank you.