Princess of Wales cheers on Owain Wyn Evans with ‘perfect’ Welsh message for Children in Need challenge

The Princess of Wales has sent a message of support to Owain Wyn Evans on the final day of his four-nation cycling challenge for Children In Need.

The Welsh broadcaster, 42, is taking part in a five-day cycle ride that saw him begin in Scotland, before continuing on through Northern Ireland, England and Wales.

Today, he is cycling 30 miles from Blaenavon to Cardiff on the final day of his challenge. He has so far raised more than £3m so far.

Owain Wyn Evans is on the final day of his four-nation cycling challenge for Children In Need

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Cheering him on for his final stretch, Prince Kate wished Evans good luck as she spoke in his native Welsh on BBC Radio 2.

“Bore da Owain. Mae’n Catherine. Rwyt ti’n gwneud mor dda. Dalia ati. Rwy’n dymuno’r gorau i ti gyd.”

Her message, translated to English, said: “Hi Owain, it’s Catherine, you’re doing so well. Keep going! Wishing you all the very best!”

After hearing Kate’s message, Evans said: “Oh my goodness, wow,” and added that her Welsh pronunciation was “perfect”.

The Princess of Wales delivered a special message to the presenter

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“It’s amazing, Sara. Thank you, your highness.”

Throughout his journey, Evans has received numerous messages of support, including from fellow drummer Roger Taylor from Queen.

“Congratulations on your final day of an incredible challenge. As a fellow drummer, I know you’ll know this: the final song is the one that stays with everyone, the one that the crowd takes home and remembers.,” he said.

“So, one more day, Owain, and one more song, you’re doing so well. Dig deep.

“And I’m going to say: Don’t Stop Me Now, remember that. Look out for a Queen festive treat on Monday. Good luck!”

He is taking part in a five-day cycle ride for Children in Need

On hearing the message, Evans said: “Oh my gosh and he… he said my name, do you know what I mean? Roger Taylor!”

He has also received a message of support from Shania Twain, the namesake of his bike Shania Chain, following suggestions from BBC Radio 2 listeners.

Before the challenge began, she said: “Hi Owain, Shania Twain here! You’re about to take on an incredible challenge for BBC Children In Need, cycling 400 miles through all four nations.

He has also received a message of support from Queen’s Roger Taylor

“As you set off in Glasgow, I just want to say: ‘Let’s Go, Owain!’ We’ll be cheering you on all the way. Good luck!”

The 42-year-old began his broadcasting career in Welsh-language television when he presented the children’s news programme Ffeil, before going on to present the weather on BBC Wales Today and the BBC Radio 2’s Early Breakfast Show in 2023.

The three-hour Children In Need fundraising programme will be broadcast live from Salford, featuring “dazzling performances, exclusive sketches and surprise appearances”. It will air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer at 7pm on Friday.