They confirmed the leek holds a special place in Welsh people's hearts. One person replied: "How about leeks and daffodils? They are both national symbols of Wales. "The leek was apparently due to ...

Helen's story of an exchange between woman from Slovakia, Poland and Wales. "I never thought I'd find myself carrying leeks through customs at Prague airport - but then it was April the 1st. Five ...

The leek is so well established as a sign of Welsh identity that wearing one to signify you come from Wales is noted as an ‘ancient tradition’ in William Shakespeare’s Henry V, which was ...

Wales is rife with activities this weekend to ... From wearing and or eating a leek and visiting a castle to learning Welsh and planting a tree, there are plenty of 'Random Acts Of Welshness ...

It depicts the first heraldic emblem of the Sovereign to show both the kingdoms of England (Rose), Scotland (Thistle) and Ireland (Shamrock) as well as the Principality of Wales (Leek).

St David’s Day, the Patron saint of Wales, is celebrated this week, so Dean is taking the country's national emblem, the leek, to cook up an easy mid-week treat! 2) Fry the pancetta over a ...