The standard bears a marked similarity to the arms of Llewelyn ap Gruffydd, the flag of the royal house of Gwynedd. Llewelyn was the last prince of Wales prior to its conquest by Edward I.

Ben Stansall - WPA Pool/Getty Kate Middleton reached for red for a meaningful visit to Wales with Prince William, choosing a coat in a color of the national flag after a surprise style controversy.

Kate Middleton stepped out with Prince William to visit Pontypridd in south Wales ahead of St. David ... one of the shades of the Welsh national flag. Both she and William topped their looks ...

She has done the same for the kickoff of state visits, and her red coat on Wednesday was a sure tribute to Wales, whose flag has a red dragon at its center. Related: Kate Middleton and Prince ...

Kate Middleton reached for red for a meaningful visit to Wales with Prince William, choosing a coat in a color of the national flag after a surprise style controversy. On Feb. 26, the Prince and ...