You might see a lot of people wearing badges shaped like daffodils or leeks because the two plants are symbols of Wales - but where did this tradition come from, and why? Image caption ...

The deputy editor of conservative online newspaper ConservativeHome has called for a symbol of Wales to be included the royal coat of arms. His comments follow a debate sparked by the new King ...

One person replied: "How about leeks and daffodils? They are both national symbols of Wales. "The leek was apparently due to the Welsh army fighting the Saxons in a leek field on one occasion.