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. 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He assumed office on July 16, 2021, and continued the ministers responsibility until his death on January 18, 2023. Read about our approach to external linking. CLARE DRAKEFORD, the wife of Waless First Minister Mark Drakeford has died suddenly, the Welsh Government has announced. "My thoughts and prayers go out to Mark Drakeford and his family during this incredibly difficult time," he tweeted. Throughout his political career, Mark Drakeford, the First Minister of Wales, enjoyed the I can't imagine the pain Mark and his family will now be feeling.". Rest in peace #claredrakeford. He also puts a lot of work into keeping up with the latest technological developments. "I know just how close they were as a couple, and I can only imagine the sense of loss Mark and the whole family are feeling. Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, which Mr Drakeford said he had been living in a separate building in the garden of his family home while Mrs Drakeford stayed inside the main home. The family has lived in the Pontcanna area of Cardiff for 30 years. "On behalf of the whole Labour Party, I send our deepest condolences to Mark and all the family. Welsh Conservatives leader Andrew RT Davies said: "My thoughts and prayers are with Mark Drakeford and his family at this exceptionally difficult time. 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. Davies said: My thoughts and prayers are with Mark Drakeford and his family at this exceptionally difficult time. Ive been married for a very long time and not to be in the house and to be at a physical distance, even though we saw each other every day and talked every day, it was a puzzling experience in that sort of way and for that to be over it is a bit emotional for everybody.. Between 2014 and 2016, Macron served as President Franois Hollandes Minister of Economics, Industry, and Digital Affairs. The 66-year-old had been married to the minister for 46 years and they had three children together 29th Mark and Clare Drakeford married in 1977. The pair had lived in separate homes in order to "keep her safe". Clare Drakeford had been married to Mark Drakeford since 1977 and they had three children together. The 66-year-old had been married to the minister for 46 years and they had three children together. "I know how committed Mark and Clare were to each other. A statement read: "It is Drakeford, who has been the first minister of Wales since 2018, has rarely spoken about his family life but in February 2021, he revealed he had been isolating from his wife for most of 2020 during the coronavirus pandemic in order to keep her and her elderly mother safe while they were shielding. I cant imagine the pain Mark and his family will now be feeling. During the coronavirus pandemic, Mr Drakeford moved into a building in his garden to protect his wife and mother-in-law, who he said had been shielding. Another former prime minister, Gordon Brown, said he was sorry to hear of Mrs Drakeford's death, adding: "She will be greatly missed. Since 2018, Mark Drakeford has led the Welsh Labour Party while continuing his 45-year marriage to Clare Drakeford. Mark Drakeford (@PrifWeinidog) February 16, 2023 Mr Drakeford and his wife married in 1977 and had three children. The prime minister, Rishi Sunak, said he was incredibly sad to hear about Clare Drakefords passing. Plaid Cymru leader Adam Price did the same and said it was "difficult to comprehend" the blow to the first minister. Glamorgan Cricket shared their condolences on Twitter with a photo of the First Minister and Clare Drakeford watching the team play. In February 2021, Mark Drakeford revealed that he had been living separately from his wife, Dr. Eleri Melangell Dafydd, during the coronavirus pandemic to keep her and her elderly mother safe while they were shielded due to their health conditions. W & C.". Updated: 20:13, 28 Jan 2023 PRINCE William, Princess Kate and Boris Johnson have paid their respects after the tragic passing of Mark Drakeford's wife Clare. The couple have three adult children. Clare Drakeford died suddenly at the age of 71 last month. Clare Drakeford, who is the wife of Wales's First Minister Mark Drakeford, has died suddenly, the Welsh Government has announced. WebDrakeford is married with three children. The wife of Wales' First Minister Mark Drakeford, Clare Drakeford, has died suddenly, the Welsh Government has confirmed. First minister says wife and mother had Covid, Greek transport minister resigns after deadly train crash, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. The MP for Holborn and St Pancras wrote on Twitter: "Im deeply shocked and saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Clare Drakeford. I'm shocked and deeply saddened to hear of her passing. Labour leader Keir Starmer said: Im deeply shocked and saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Clare Drakeford. It is with great sadness that we confirm the unexpected death of Clare Drakeford, the First Ministers wife, a spokesman said. Adam Price, leader of Plaid Cymru, said his heart is absolutely breaking for Waless first minister. Credit: Senedd.tv. ", Sending our thoughts and prayers to Mark Drakeford and his family. Husband, Family And Net Worth, Former Memphis Police Officer Demetrius Haley Wife: Is He Married? Mr Drakeford said they were in the top four vaccination priority groups "due to their conditions". Mark Drakeford and wife Clare in September last year for a memorial service in memory of the Queen. Mark Drakeford and wife Clare in May 2022. Mr Drakeford has been First Minister of Wales since 2018. WELSH First Minister Mark Drakeford's wife died suddenly today. 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. He served as the Minister for Health and Social Services from 2013 to 2016, and in 2016 he was appointed as the Cabinet Secretary for Finance, a position he held until 2018. Mark and Clare Drakeford had been married for 46 years. Video, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story, Prince Andrew offered Frogmore Cottage - reports, Beer and wine sales in Canada fall to all-time low, Bieber cancels remaining Justice world tour dates, Trump lashes out at Murdoch over vote fraud case, Man survives 31 days in jungle by eating worms, Eli Lilly caps monthly insulin costs in US at $35, Ed Sheeran says wife developed tumour in pregnancy. The Labour leader, Keir Starmer, said he was deeply shocked and saddened to hear of Clare Drakefords passing. "On behalf of the whole Labour Party, I send our deepest condolences to Mark and all the family. "I know how committed Mark and Clare were to each other. Mr Drakeford told the news outlet of the "very strange" feeling he had when he returned to his home, adding that he had "forgotten how big" it is. Downing Street said the prime minister had offered his "deepest condolences" to Mr Drakeford, 68, privately. According to the Welsh Government, Clare Drakeford died unexpectedly on Saturday, January 28. C lare Drakeford, the wife of Waless First Minister Mark Drakeford, has died suddenly, the Welsh Government has announced. Lembit Opik became a big name in Wales politics, mainly in parliament, as he began his political career as a Liberal Democrat candidate. I can't imagine the pain Mark and his family will now be feeling. ", Jo Stevens, Labour MP for Cardiff Central, said: "So shocked and so very sad at the news of Clare Darkeford's death. W & C". DeSantis won't say he's running. ", In a personal tweet on their official account, William and Kate, the Prince and Princess of Wales, wrote: "Sending our thoughts and prayers to Mark Drakeford and his family. Who is Welsh Labour leader Mark Drakeford? 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. Taking to Twitter, the University wrote: ''The University community is saddened to hear of the sudden death of Mrs Clare Drakeford. "My thoughts are with Mark and his family at this terribly sad time," Ms Sturgeon tweeted. Following the news of her passing, Daby said: ''Sending condolences to Mark and his family after the terribly sad passing of Clare Drakeford. Mark Drakeford shares three kids with his late wife Clare Drakeford. 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. On behalf of the whole Labour party, I send our deepest condolences to Mark and all the family, he said. Clare Drakeford, the wife of Waless First Minister Mark Drakeford, has died suddenly, the Welsh Government has announced. Clare Drakeford, the wife of Wales First Minister Mark Drakeford has died suddenly. I cant imagine the pain Mark and his family will now be feeling.My heartfelt condolences go out to them. Clare Drakeford, the wife of Waless First Minister Mark Drakeford, has died suddenly. Mr Drakeford and his wife married in 1977 and had three children. 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. 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