", Sending our thoughts and prayers to Mark Drakeford and his family. Rishi Sunak later wrote on social media: "Incredibly sad to hear about the sudden death of Clare Drakeford. ", Loose Women star lined up to be Strictly's first contestant in wheelchair, GMB's Kate Garraway reveals crippling cost of caring for her husband Derek, Stephen Bear 'broke behind bars' as his company is shut down before he's jailed, Mum identified after dead baby is found on heathland, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Mark Drakeford returns to the Senedd for the first time since the passing of his wife Clare. ", First minister says wife and mother had Covid. WebMark Drakeford. One person Tweeted: ''We are saddened to hear of the passing of Clare Drakeford and send our heartfelt condolences to her beloved husband, Mark Drakeford. Mark Drakeford and his wife married in 1977 and have three children. In February 2021, Mr Drakeford revealed he had been separated from his vulnerable wife for most of 2020 in order to keep her safe. It was revealed the First Minister had been living in a separate building in the garden of his family home while Clare stayed inside their city property. Clare Drakeford died suddenly at the age of 71 last month. The 66-year-old had been married to the minister for 46 years and they had three children together. On June 7, 2022, the new father-of-two returned to Fox & Friends following the birth of his second daughter. Unlike most first ministers in the UK, Mark Drakeford and his wife did not benefit from the luxury of a stately home. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Mark Drakeford and wife Clare in September last year for a memorial service in memory of the Queen. Mark Drakeford is a Welsh politician and has been the First Minister for Wales since 2018 and the leader of Welsh Labour. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Clare Drakeford passed away on January 28, 2023, sudden passing of Clare Drakeford, wife of the First Minister, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). When she and Mrs Drakeford met, she said it was "obvious how strong the bond between her and Mark was". The couple were living in Cardiff at the time of Mrs Drakeford's death. My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family at this time, he wrote on Twitter. On Saturday, January 28, the Welsh Government confirmed Clare Drakeford had died suddenly. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. They are all in our thoughts and prayers. Since deciding to run for Welsh First Minister, the 67-year-old admitted he was concerned about the impact on his family. "It is with deep sadness that we confirm We're all here for you Mark.". He told ITV Wales: 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.. Flood management in Powys brought up in the Senedd after heavy rain. First Minister put up in five-star hotel in Qatar during World Cup. "My thoughts are with Mark and his family at this terribly sad time," Ms Sturgeon tweeted. Speaking on an ITV Wales podcast, the First Minister said: "It is a bit emotional. Speaking about their reconciliation after his self-imposed isolation ended, he said: "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. "On behalf of everyone in the Welsh Liberal Democrats, I extend our deepest condolences to Mark, his family and friends. Clare Drakeford died suddenly at the age of 71 last month. ", Wales First Minister Mark Drakeford's wife, Clare, dies. The Labour leader, Keir Starmer, said he was deeply shocked and saddened to hear of Clare Drakefords passing. 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. WebSee tweets of Aimee Drane PhD @aimeedrane on Twitter. The Prince and Princess of Wales have Tweeted: "Sending our thoughts and prayers to Mark Drakeford and his family. 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. 29th Jan 2023, 12:45pm. 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Mr Drakeford gave the public a heartfelt insight into the pairs loving relationship when he shared his emotional reunion with his wife after their time spent living so close, yet so far from one another. CLARE DRAKEFORD, the wife of Waless First Minister Mark Drakeford died "suddenly", the Welsh Government announced yesterday. In a statement, a spokesperson for the Welsh government said: "It is with deep The Welsh government announced the death of Clare Drakeford, 66, with "deep sadness". ", 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. In 2021, the Welsh Labour leader revealed that he had been separated from his "vulnerable" wife during the pandemic. One person Tweeted: ''We are saddened to hear of the passing of Clare Drakeford and send our heartfelt condolences to her beloved husband, Mark Drakeford. The Minister for Health and Social Services, Eluned Morgan, also joined in, saying: "I am sure you will all join me in sending deepest condolences to @MarkDrakeford on the sudden passing of his beloved wife, Clare. The First Minister moved out of his home into a building in his garden to keep his family safe during the Coronavirus pandemic. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. W & C.", The First Minister of Scotland and SNP Leader, Nicola Sturgeon, said: "My thoughts are with Mark and his family at this terribly sad time. We are holding Mark and his family close to our hearts and send them our deepest condolences, love and support.". The family have lived in the Pontcanna area of Cardiff for 30 years. The 66-year-old had been married to the minister for 46 years and they had three children together 29th Following an anti-lockdown protest outside their house in July 2021, politicians raised concerns over the residential security of the First Minister and his wife. Last year, Mr Drakeford told ITV: The day will come when the first minister will be from north Wales and that person will be needed to stay in Cardiff for lots of their working life. The Welsh government confirmed the news of Clare Drakeford's sudden death with "deep sadness", End of twitter post 3 by The Prince and Princess of Wales, The strength of the bond between Mr and Mrs Drakeford was "obvious", said Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, The first minister and his wife attended a service in memory of the Queen at Llandaff cathedral last year, Skip twitter post 3 by The Prince and Princess of Wales, living in a building in his garden to keep his family safe, Bakhmut attacks still being repelled, says Ukraine, AOC under investigation for Met Gala dress, Mother who killed her five children euthanised, Alex Murdaugh jailed for life for double murder, Zoom boss Greg Tomb fired without cause, The children left behind in Cuba's exodus, US sues Exxon over nooses found at Louisiana plant, Sacred coronation oil will be animal-cruelty free. Mark and Clare Drakeford were married in 1977 and have three children together. The entire Scottish Labor family sends our love and condolences. Secretary of State for Wales, David TC Davies, called the news "absolutely devastating". The University community is saddened to hear of the sudden death of Mrs Clare Drakeford. "We are holding Mark and his family close to our hearts and send them our deepest condolences, love and support. The Minister for Health and Social Services, Eluned Morgan, also joined in, saying: "I am sure you will all join me in sending deepest condolences to @MarkDrakeford on the sudden passing of his beloved wife, Clare. Express. Rishi Sunak sent his "heartfelt condolences" to Mark Drakeford and his family. 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. It is a bit emotional. "On behalf of the whole Labour Party, I send our deepest condolences to Mark and all the family. "On behalf of the whole Labour Party, I send our deepest condolences to Mark and all the family," he said. Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said he was "shocked and saddened" by the news. Clare Buckle was a 66 year old woman. The cause of death remain unknown after Clare Drakeford died suddenly. ", Serena Williams stepmom's debts continue to spiral amid crumbling home battle, 'Glaring error' left 'habitual liar' Alex Murdaugh 'boxed in' during trial, Alex Murdaugh jailed for life after disgraced lawyer guilty of murder, Murdaugh sentenced to LIFE in prison after being found guilty of double murder, 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY | YOUR AD CHOICES | SITEMAP, Clare Drakeford passed away on January 28, 2023. Jo Stevens, Labour MP for Cardiff Central, said: "So shocked and so very sad at the news of Clare Drakeford's death. Words of condolence have poured in from across the political spectrum. Speaking to the BBC he said: "On a purely personal level both my wife and my mother fell ill with coronavirus at a point where I was not able to live at home because they were both vulnerable.". "He insists he was hesitant at first. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. "My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family," he said. Clare Drakeford, the wife of Wales's First Minister Mark Drakeford, has died suddenly. Rest in peace #claredrakeford. Read our Clare Drakeford live blog below for the latest updates Our coverage of the Manchester Airport shutdown is now closed. Madonnas sister Melanie Ciccone who is married to musician Joe Henry broke the news on Instagram on Saturday. The tributes in the Senedd followed an outpouring of condolences from across the political spectrum after Mrs Drakeford's death was announced. 2023 BBC. They are all in our thoughts and prayers.". 2023 BBC. Paying tribute to Clare today, Welsh Liberal Democrat Leader Jane Dodds said: "My thoughts are with the First Minister and his family at this very difficult time. "On the occasions I met Clare, she was always a lovely lady and was very warm and kind.". Mr Drakeford has been the First Minister of Wales since 2018 - succeeding Carwyn Jones. It comes hours after it was announced that Clare Drakeford had died suddenly. Mr Drakeford and his wife married in 1977 and have three children together. Incredibly sad to hear about the sudden death of Clare Drakeford. Downing Street said the prime minister had offered his "deepest condolences" to Mr Drakeford, 68, privately. Clare Drakeford, wife of Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford, has died. Plaid Cymru leader Adam Price did the same and said it was "difficult to comprehend" the blow to the first minister. Clare Drakeford, wife of Wales' First Minister Mark Drakeford, has died suddenly at the age of 71, the Welsh government has said. ", Loose Women star lined up to be Strictly's first contestant in wheelchair, GMB's Kate Garraway reveals crippling cost of caring for her husband Derek, Stephen Bear 'broke behind bars' as his company is shut down before he's jailed, Mum identified after dead baby is found on heathland, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. They have three children. Mark Drakeford Wife Dies Suddenly. I know how committed Mark and Clare were to each other, Sunak tweeted. 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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