Wales is not a principality. It is the media that continue with this lie to try to discredit the country that is Wales. Wales is even officially recognized as a country world over but the media of the uk insist on continuing calling Wales a principality . from wiki ."The Principality of Wales (Welsh: Tywysogaeth Cymru) existed between 1216 and 1536, encompassing two-thirds of modern Wales during its height between 1267–1277. For most of its history it was "annexed and united" to the English Crown. However, for a few generations, specifically the period from its foundation in 1216 to Edward I's completion of the conquest of Wales in 1284, it was de facto independent under a Welsh Prince of Wales" Even this international body recognize Wales as a country so why on earth cant the people of the uk? I challenge anyone to show me proof that wales is officially a principality. No ceremonial rubbish from the house of Windsor that is worthless to all but the delu...