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Queen Elizabeth II, the Duke of Edinburgh and the Prince of Wales attended the opening ceremony of the Welsh Assembly on 27 May 1999 at Crickhowell House in Cardiff Bay.

Prince Charles spoke in Welsh to the 60 new Assembly members and the Queen signed a special edition of the Government in Wales Act – a symbol of the transfer of powers from Westminster to Wales. During the ceremony, a 13 year old Charlotte Church gave a performance.

Later that evening, the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh attended a dinner given by Alun Michael MP, Secretary of State for Wales, before watching a firework display.

Broadcast: 27 May 1999