Michael Sheen, a Welsh actor and artistic director of the Welsh National Theatre, has suggested that when the title of Prince of Wales next becomes available, Welsh people should be asked if they want it to return. Sheen, who will portray Owain Glyndŵr in a new play at the Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff, views the title as a symbol of historical English dominance over Wales. Currently held by Prince William, the title was originally granted by King Edward I to his son Edward II in 1301. This act was intended to assert English control over Wales, a region that had long resisted foreign rule. Sheen highlighted that the title has deep roots in conflict, with Llywelyn ap Gruffydd being the last independent prince of Wales before the English conquest in 1282. Owain Glyndŵr, who led a significant revolt against King Henry IV in the 15th century, has since become a powerful symbol of Welsh nationalism. Monuments and commemorations across Wales honor his legacy. Sheen's portrayal of Glyndŵr in the play "Owain & Henry" has prompted him to reflect more deeply on Welsh history, and he hopes the production will spark a broader discussion about the origins of the Prince of Wales title. The Prince of Wales title is traditionally reserved for the heir apparent to the British throne and is granted at the monarch’s discretion rather than passed down automatically. William and his wife, Catherine, received the title from King Charles III following Queen Elizabeth II’s death in 2022. Sheen, who previously returned his OBE in 2017 after learning more about Welsh history, said that much of his earlier education focused on an English perspective, leaving a significant gap in his understanding of Wales. This experience has influenced his views on national identity and historical narratives. The play "Owain & Henry," a co-production between the Welsh National Theatre and the Wales Millennium Centre, features Linus Roache as Henry IV and Rakie Ayola as Owain Glyndŵr’s wife, Mared. Ayola noted that she and Sheen have "unfinished business" from their youth, making their portrayal of a married couple particularly fitting. The production will run from 5 to 28 November at the Wales Millennium Centre.