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Clare Drakeford, wife of Wales's first minister, dies (The Guardian)

A Welsh government spokesperson said: “It is with deep sadness that we confirm the sudden passing of Clare Drakeford, wife of the first minister. “The thoughts ...

“My thoughts are with you and your family. “I know how close you were and there are no words to describe the pain you must be feeling,” Price said. Davies said: “My thoughts and prayers are with Mark Drakeford and his family at this exceptionally difficult time. Elin Jones, presiding officer of the Welsh parliament, tweeted: “As a Senedd we are deeply saddened to learn of Clare Drakeford’s passing. “They are all in our thoughts and prayers.” “I can’t imagine the pain Mark and his family will now be feeling.

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Wales FM Mark Drakeford's wife dies suddenly (BBC News)

Clare Drakeford, the wife of Wales' First Minister Mark Drakeford, has died suddenly.

"My thoughts and prayers are with Mark Drakeford and his family at this exceptionally difficult time," he said. He offered his "thoughts and prayers" during "this incredibly difficult time". The Prince and Princess of Wales wrote on Twitter: "Sending our thoughts and prayers to Mark Drakeford and his family." "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." "On behalf of the whole Labour Party, I send our deepest condolences to Mark and all the family," he said. He added: "The thoughts of everyone in the Welsh government are with the family at this time and we ask that their privacy is respected."

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Clare Drakeford, wife of Wales' First Minister Mark Drakeford, dies ... (ITV News)

The mum-of-three was married to the Welsh Labour leader since 1977. A Welsh Government spokesperson said: "It is with deep sadness that we confirm the sudden ...

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." Presiding Officer Elin Jones said: "As a Senedd we are deeply saddened to learn of Clare Drakeford’s passing. I’m shocked and deeply saddened to hear of her passing." Leader of the Labour Party, Kier Starmer, tweeted: "I’m deeply shocked and saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Clare Drakeford. My thoughts are with you and your family.

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First Minister Mark Drakeford's wife Clare dies suddenly, Welsh ... (WalesOnline)

The wife of the First Minister of Wales, Clare Drakeford, has died. The news was confirmed by a Welsh Government spokesman on Saturday.

Mr Drakeford has been the First Minister of Wales since 2018 - succeeding Carwyn Jones. Speaking on an ITV Wales podcast, the First Minister said: "It is a bit emotional. The thoughts of everyone in the Welsh Government are with the family at this time and we ask that their privacy is respected.”

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Wales First Minister Mark Drakeford's wife, Clare, dies (Sky News)

Clare Drakeford, the wife of Wales's First Minister Mark Drakeford, has died suddenly. In a statement, a spokesperson for the Welsh government said: "It is ...

[tweeted](https://twitter.com/kensingtonroyal/status/1619381903093809152?): "Sending our thoughts and prayers to Mark Drakeford and his family. I'm shocked and deeply saddened to hear of her passing." [Liberal Democrats](https://news.sky.com/topic/liberal-democrats-5709), said: "I extend our deepest condolences to Mark, his family and friends." W & C" [Rishi Sunak](https://news.sky.com/topic/rishi-sunak-8527) sent his "heartfelt condolences" to Mark Drakeford and his family. [Conservatives](https://news.sky.com/topic/conservatives-5699) leader Andrew RT Davies said: "My thoughts and prayers are with Mark Drakeford and his family at this exceptionally difficult time. [Welsh](https://news.sky.com/topic/wales-6259) government are with the family at this time and we ask that their privacy is respected."

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First Minister Mark Drakeford's wife has died suddenly (North Wales Live)

Clare Drakeford, wife of the First Minister of Wales Mark Drakeford, has died. The news was confirmed by a Welsh Government spokesperson today (Saturday, ...

The thoughts of everyone in the Welsh Government are with the family at this time and we ask that their privacy is respected.” "My thoughts are with the First Minister and his family at this very difficult time," she said. Speaking on an ITV Wales podcast at the time, the First Minister said: “It is a bit emotional. Welsh Conservatives leader Andrew RT Davies added: "My thoughts and prayers are with Mark Drakeford and his family at this exceptionally difficult time. Clare Drakeford married the First Minister in 1977 and they had three children together. First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon said she is sending Mark Drakeford "love and strength" following the news.

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Wife of first minister Mark Drakeford dies (South Wales Argus)

A Welsh Government spokesperson said, in a statement released a short time ago: “It is with deep sadness that we confirm the sudden passing of Clare ...

Rhiannon Passmore, MS for Islwyn, said: "Deeply sad news. My thoughts and prayers go out to Mark and his family at this time." This is such a tragic loss. I’m shocked and deeply saddened to hear of her passing.— Andrew RT Davies (@AndrewRTDavies) Clare was such a kind, caring person. My thoughts and prayers are with Mark Drakeford and his family at this exceptionally difficult time.

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Wife of Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford dies suddenly ... (Scottish Daily Express)

Clare Drakeford was married to her husband for over 46 years with tributes pouring in from across the political world.

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." In 2021, Mr Drakeford said he had spent much of 2020 away from his wife to keep her safe at the height of the Covid pandemic. Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said: "I’m deeply shocked and saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Clare Drakeford. They are all in our thoughts and prayers.” The couple married in 1977 and have three children.

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