Clare Drakeford, the wife of Wales's First Minister Mark Drakeford, has died suddenly, the Welsh Government has announced. 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Im shocked and deeply saddened to hear of her passing., Elin Jones, presiding officer of the Welsh parliament, tweeted: As a Senedd we are deeply saddened to learn of Clare Drakefords passing. ", Adam Price, leader of Plaid Cymru, said his heart was "absolutely breaking" for Mr Drakeford, who is also the leader of Welsh Labour, while Jane Dodds, leader of the Welsh Liberal Democrats, said: "I extend our deepest condolences to Mark, his family and friends.". The Prince and Princess of Wales wrote on Twitter: "Sending our thoughts and prayers to Mark Drakeford and his family. "On behalf of everyone in the Welsh Liberal Democrats, I extend our deepest condolences to Mark, his family and friends.". C lare Drakeford, the wife of Waless First Minister Mark Drakeford, has died suddenly, the Welsh Government has announced. On the occasions I met Clare, she was always a lovely lady and was very warm and kind. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. Lee Michael is an American attorney, politician, and United States Army Reserve officer. Read about our approach to external linking. Mark Drakeford (@PrifWeinidog) February 16, 2023 Mr Drakeford and his wife married in 1977 and had three children. Plaid Cymru leader Adam Price posted on social media: "My heart is absolutely breaking for @PrifWeinidog after hearing of the sudden passing of his wife, Clare Drakeford. Mark and Clare Drakeford married in 1977. I'm shocked and deeply saddened to hear of her passing. "On the occasions I met Clare, it was obvious how strong the bond between her and Mark was, and I can only imagine the depth of grief he is feeling.". During his political career, Drakeford has focused on issues such as healthcare, social services, and finance, and he has been a strong advocate for the Welsh language and culture. The pair had to live in separate homes to "keep her safe.". The Prime Minister tweeted: "Incredibly sad to hear about the sudden death of Clare Drakeford. The 66-year-old had been married to the minister for 46 years and they had three children together 29th Welsh politicians pay tribute to FM's late wife. The couple have three adult children. A funeral has been held for the wife of Waless First Minister Mark Drakeford. WebAnas Sarwar, leader of the Scottish Democratic Socialist Party, tweeted: Words cannot express how heartbroken I am for Mark Drakeford and his family at the death of his wife Clare. Plaid Cymru leader Adam Price tweeted: "My heart is absolutely breaking for @PrifWeinidog after hearing of the sudden passing of his wife, Clare Drakeford. But you can follow our other live, real-time coverage on other topics such as theUkraine war, theRoyal Familyand the latest info to help you through theCost of Livingcrisis. Sending him love and strength.". First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon said she is sending Mark Drakeford "love and strength" following the news that his wife, Clare, has died suddenly. The First Minister has been on compassionate leave since his late wife died suddenly. "On behalf of everyone in the Welsh Liberal Democrats, I extend our deepest condolences to Mark, his family and friends," Ms Dodds said. The First Minister has been on compassionate leave since his late wife died suddenly. ", The Prince and Princess of Wales tweeted: "Sending our thoughts and prayers to Mark Drakeford and his family. '', Sinn Fein vice president, Michelle O'Neill said: "My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family as they mourn their loss and come to terms with their grief.". I'm shocked and deeply saddened to hear of her passing. PA Mark Drakeford and wife Clare in May 2022. My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family at this time, he wrote on Twitter. A Republican, he has represented New Yorks 1st congressional district in the United States House of Representatives since 2015. Mark and Clare Drakeford were married in 1977 and have three children together. A Welsh Government "On the occasions I met Clare, she was always a lovely lady and was very warm and kind. Greek transport minister resigns after deadly train crash, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. Welsh Liberal Democrat Leader Jane Dodds said: "My thoughts are with the First Minister and his family at this very difficult time. Family and friends of the couple, as well as senior politicians, attended the private service at Wenallt Chapel in Thornhill Crematorium, Cardiff, on Thursday morning. Mr Drakeford and his wife married in 1977 and had three children. CLARE DRAKEFORD, the wife of Waless First Minister Mark Drakeford has died suddenly, the Welsh Government has announced. "My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family," he said. Were all here for you Mark. Who is Welsh Labour leader Mark Drakeford? Incredibly sad to hear about the sudden death of Clare Drakeford. I want to send my condolences to Mark Drakeford after the terrible news about his wife Clare. Husband, Family And Net Worth. ", Secretary of State for Wales David TC Davies sent his thoughts and prayers to Mark Drakeford and his family: "Absolutely devastating news to learn of Clare Drakeford's passing. First Minister Mark Drakeford's wife Clare has died suddenly. The University of Wales Trinity Saint David has today sent their condolences following the news of Clare Drakeford's passing. Monastyrsky was a Ukrainian politician who served as the Minister of Internal Affairs. The 66-year-old died suddenly today however her cause of death is not yet known. So, lets learn more about Opiks kids and family. "The thoughts and sympathy of all us in and across the Welsh Parliamentary Labour Party are with Mark and his family. The Welsh Government announced the news this afternoon. "The thoughts and sympathy of all us in Cardiff Central Labour Party and across the Welsh Parliamentary Labour Party are with Mark and his family. Labour leader Keir Starmer sends his condolences to Mark Drakeford for the loss of his wife. The family has lived in the Pontcanna area of Cardiff for 30 years. Tomos Evans Wales reporter @TomosGruffydd Thursday 16 February 2023 15:10, UK Why you can trust Sky News He offered his "thoughts and prayers" during "this incredibly difficult time". It was discovered that Clare had been staying inside their city property while the First Minister had been residing in a separate structure in the grounds of his family house. In 2018, his adopted son Jonathan was jailed for a child sexual offence and rape. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. Wales' First Minister Mark Drakeford has said there is "a great deal more to do" on an under-fire Welsh health board. The wife of Wales' First Minister Mark Drakeford, Clare Drakeford, has died suddenly, the Welsh Government has confirmed. The Prince and Princess of Wales have Tweeted: "Sending our thoughts and prayers to Mark Drakeford and his family. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Lembit Opik became a big name in Wales politics, mainly in parliament, as he began his political career as a Liberal Democrat candidate. Welsh Liberal Democrat leader, Jane Dodds, said her thoughts were with Mr Drakeford and his family at "this very difficult time". He has written in-depth articles about the site's iterations and has used them since the beginning. Mr Drakeford has been the First Minister of Wales since 2018 - succeeding Carwyn Jones. A Welsh Government spokesman said: Web28 January The Welsh Government announces that Clare Drakeford, the wife of First Minister Mark Drakeford, has died suddenly. A funeral has been held for the wife of Waless First Minister Mark Drakeford. Mark and Clare Drakeford had been married for 46 years. The Welsh Government announced the news this afternoon. "My thoughts and prayers are with Mark Drakeford and his family at this exceptionally difficult time," he said. On the occasions I met Clare it was obvious how strong the bond between her and Mark was, and I can only imagine the depth of grief he is feeling.Sending him love and strength. Jo Stevens, Labour MP for Cardiff Central, said: "So shocked and so very sad at the news of Clare Drakeford's death. The mum-of-three was married to the Welsh Labour leader for a number of years and throughout his political career. They are not a public figures and their family life is not a matter of public interest. Rishi Sunak later wrote on social media: "Incredibly sad to hear about the sudden death of Clare Drakeford. Words of condolence have poured in from across the political spectrum. 29th "The strong leader Mark is today is in large part because of Mrs Drakeford's quiet and steadfast support, for which we will always be grateful.". A funeral has been held for the wife of Waless First Minister Mark Drakeford. Mark Drakeford returns to the Senedd for the first time Little was known about the almost 50-year-old wife of Mr Drakeford. 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Mark Drakeford and wife Clare in May 2022. A spokesperson for the Welsh government confirmed the news saying: "The thoughts of everyone in the Welsh government are with the family at this time and we ask that their privacy is respected." Croeso. The Prince and Princess of Wales have also paid tribute, saying "sending our thoughts and prayers to Mark Drakeford and his family". Labour & Co-op MP for Lewisham East, Janet Daby, has joined hundreds of others in paying tribute to Clare Drakeford today. "I know how close you were and there are no words to describe the pain you must be feeling. Mr Drakeford, who has been Wales's First Minister since 2018, shared a black and white image of himself alongside his late wife of 45 years, Clare Drakeford, following her death last month. "We are holding Mark and his family close to our hearts and send them our deepest condolences, love and support.". Mark Drakeford and his wife Clare married in 1977 and have three children together. During the pandemic, the First Minister revealed that he was living in a separate building within the family home as he didn't want to pass on Covid to his wife or mother-in-law. "It is with deep sadness that we confirm Throughout his political career, Mark Drakeford, the First Minister of Wales, enjoyed the A Welsh Government spokesperson said: "It is with deep sadness that we confirm the sudden passing of Clare Drakeford, wife of the First Minister." "On behalf of the whole Labour Party, I send our deepest condolences to Mark and all the family," he said. Speaking on an ITV Wales podcast, the first minister said: It is a bit emotional. They are all in our thoughts and prayers.". Tuesday 28 February 2023, 2:57pm. "Absolutely devastating news to learn of Clare Drakeford's passing. Since deciding to run for First Minister of Wales, the 67-year-old has expressed concern about the impact on his family. 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