Black Panther predicts a glorious future for Wales, or possible a glorious past

The more I learn, the more I want to see.

When Wakanda's King T'Challa presents at the United Nations, he stands on stage alongside a Welsh flag. It's left viewers wondering whether Wales is independent in this Marvel universe. Wales is of course part of the United Kingdom, and at the UN is represented by the Union Jack flag. But a scene that comes after the film's credits has got many eagle-eyed Welsh viewers excited, as the Baner Cymru (or Y Ddraig Goch) is on proud display on stage.

Welshman Leigh Jones, who works for a record label in London, said the flag's inclusion made him proud.

(Yes, he's ever such an obvious chap to contact, but never mind)

"When the Welsh language and independence movements began gaining momentum in the 1960s, they saw themselves as part of a global struggle for civil rights at the time, which was being led by black Americans. Whether this is acknowledgment of that fellowship, or somebody working on SFX trying to suck up to the general manager of Lucasfilm (a Welsh person), doesn't really matter," he says. "It's just brilliant to have recognition of Wales as a separate nation on a global scale when we even struggle to get that recognition within the UK."

Other theories posted by fans include the flag's cameo being a nod to little-known Marvel hero Y Ddraig Goch - which literally translates to The Red Dragon. He appears in comic book Earth-616 and is described as the protector of Wales, as well as a former crime lord.

PLEASE make that movie. Let him be a hardened alcoholic from the mean streets of Cardiff, where he rises to heroic status by winning a drinking contest. It'd be hilarious. God only knows what a protector of Wales would get up to, other than drinking heavily and bothering sheep.

Polls suggest that when presented with different options for how Wales should be governed, an average of 6% of the Welsh population would choose independence.

Think of us as a less daft version of Scotland, if it helps.
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