Hanan Issa, a poet, has publicly expressed concern after being dropped from a Senedd (Welsh Parliament) event involving a royal visit. The controversy centers on her poem, titled 'To Grow,' which was intended for the ceremony but ultimately rejected by officials. According to reports, the poem contained specific references to the conflict in Gaza and issues surrounding transgender healthcare.

Issa has characterized the decision to exclude her as 'concerning,' suggesting that the rejection of her work stifles artistic expression on sensitive political and social topics. The Senedd has not provided a detailed public explanation for the specific editorial decision, though the incident has sparked a broader conversation about the role of political poetry in official state functions. While the BBC reports that the poem's content was the primary driver for the exclusion, there is currently limited information regarding the specific internal guidelines used by the Senedd to vet artistic contributions for royal visits. The situation remains a point of tension between the poet and the parliamentary body, with observers noting the difficulty of balancing official neutrality with the inclusion of contemporary, politically charged creative work.