I was born in England, however I moved to Wales when I was 2 years old, and live there still. Being the youngest of 4 my siblings had a bit longer in England and were able to develop an attachment to it before we moved.
England and Wales have always had a heated relationship especially when in comes to rugby, my favourite sport. Whenever the sides would meet, six nations, world cup, whenever, I watched it knowing I was born in England, therefore I was English! This brought me some grief in school, especially when Wales occasionally beat England (blast you Gavin Henson and Neil Jenkins). This only resulted in me supporting England more fervently than ever.
When I came to University in Newcastle, I suddenly found people making snide comments about sheep, leeks and valleys! when meeting someone new and responding to the question "Where are you from?" I answered, "born in England but live in Wales" just to make sure people knew.
I am English, but if someone asked for my nationality I would say British. Wales just happens to be a nice place with nice people and many sheep that the family home resides in.
Clear?
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