This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said: "My thoughts are with Mark and his family at this terribly sad time.". W & C". "On the occasions I met Clare, she was always a lovely lady and was very warm and kind. The MP for Holborn and St Pancras wrote on Twitter: "Im deeply shocked and saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Clare Drakeford. Words of condolence have poured in from across the political spectrum. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Anas Sarwar the leader of Scotlands democratic socialist party tweeted: "I cant put into words how heartbroken I am for Mark Drakeford and his family on the passing of his wife Clare. They lived in Cardiff at the time of her death. ''They are all in my thoughts and prayers.''. They added: "The thoughts of everyone in the Welsh Government are with the family at this time and we ask that their privacy is respected." "I know how committed Mark and Clare were to each other. Express. '', A third wrote: ''How very sad. A spokesman said: "The thoughts of everyone in the Welsh Government are with the family at this time and we ask that their privacy is respected". Incredibly sad to hear about the sudden death of Clare Drakeford. Croeso. Were all here for you Mark., Responding to the news, the Welsh Liberal Democrat Leader, Jane Dodds, said: My thoughts are with the first minister and his family at this very difficult time.. Rishi Sunak later wrote on social media: "Incredibly sad to hear about the sudden death of Clare Drakeford. Benjamin Bibi Netanyahu is an Israeli politician who was the countrys ninth Prime Minister from 1996 to 1999 and again from 2009 until 2021. 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. Rishi Sunak sent his "heartfelt condolences" to Mark Drakeford and his family. DeSantis won't say he's running. Speaking to the ITV Wales podcast in August 2021, he said: "I've 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. ", Sending our thoughts and prayers to Mark Drakeford and his family. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. "I know how close you were and there are no words to describe the pain you must be feeling. WELSH First Minister Mark Drakeford 's wife died suddenly today. The Welsh government announced the death of Clare Drakeford, 66, with "deep sadness". Wales First Minister Mark Drakeford with his wife Clare Credit: AFP Who was Clare Drakeford? Clare had been married to the Welsh Labour Leader since 1977. The pair had three children together. Family And Net Worth, Who Is Lembit Opik Wife Sabina Vankova? But he also stated that despite the physical distance, they still saw and talked to each other every day. "I know how close you were and there are no words to describe the pain you must be feeling. ", Welsh Conservatives leader Andrew RT Davies said: "My thoughts and prayers are with Mark Drakeford and his family at this exceptionally difficult time. 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"They are all in our thoughts and prayers. Kids Family And Net Worth, What Happened To Benjamin Netanyahu? Glamorgan Cricket shared their condolences on Twitter with a photo of the First Minister and Clare Drakeford watching the team play. What would the impact be on his wife Clare and their three grown-up children, he wondered.". 16 February 2023. The 66-year-old died suddenly today however her cause of death is not yet known. A Welsh Government spokesperson said: It is with deep sadness that we confirm the sudden passing of Clare Drakeford, wife of the First Minister. Leader of Plaid Cymru Adam Price send his condolence to Mr Drakeford, tweeting: "My heart is absolutely breaking for @PrifWeinidog after hearing of the sudden passing of his wife, Clare Drakeford. Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said he was "shocked and saddened" by the news. Rest in peace #claredrakeford. Read about our approach to external linking. "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.". The pair had lived in separate homes in order to "keep her safe". We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. They are all in our thoughts and prayers., The Prince and Princess of Wales tweeted: Sending our thoughts and prayers to Mark Drakeford and his family.. Mark Drakeford shares three kids with his late wife Clare Drakeford. ", First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon said she is sending Mark Drakeford "love and strength" in a tweet, saying: "My thoughts are with Mark and his family at this terribly sad time. What's he waiting for? Im deeply shocked and saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Clare Drakeford.On behalf of the whole Labour Party, I send our deepest condolences to Mark and all the family. He mentioned that it was emotional to be unable to be with his wife and how it was a challenging experience. Since deciding to run for First Minister of Wales, the 67-year-old has expressed concern about the impact on his family. 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. 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., Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. Clare Drakeford had been married to Mark Drakeford since 1977 and they had three children together. Clare Drakeford, the wife of Wales' First Minister Mark Drakeford, has "suddenly" died, the Welsh Government has confirmed. "My thoughts are with Mark and his family at this terribly sad time,". "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 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.". 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. People want to know about Clare Drakeford illness. Croeso. "On behalf of the whole Labour Party, I send our deepest condolences to Mark and all the family," he said. 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. He also puts a lot of work into keeping up with the latest technological developments. 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Mark and Clare Drakeford were married in 1977 and have three children together. Extending his party's sympathy, he said Mrs Drakeford was "kind and compassionate" and that she and her husband were "dedicated to each other". Mr Drakeford shared his "emotional" reunion with his wife after their time spent living so close, yet so far apart, giving the public a heartfelt insight into the couple's loving relationship. Clare Drakeford died suddenly at the age of 71 last month. Mark Drakefords salary per month with other career earnings is over $1 million annually. His successful career has earned him some luxurious lifestyles and some fancy car trips. He is one of the richest and most influential politicians in Wales, United Kingdom. "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. Following the 2022 Israeli legislative election, Netanyahu is anticipated, Read More What Happened To Benjamin Netanyahu? Mr and Mrs Drakeford married in 1977 and the family have lived in Pontcanna, Cardiff, for 30 years. They have three children. The 66-year-old had been married to the minister for 46 years and they had three children together 29th "My thoughts and prayers go out to Mark Drakeford and his family during this incredibly difficult time," he tweeted. ", Ireland's foreign affairs minister and former taoiseach (prime minister), Micheal Martin, said: "Deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Clare Drakeford.". Mr Drakeford and his wife married in 1977 and had three children. The Prince and Princess of Wales have also paid tribute, saying "sending our thoughts and prayers to Mark Drakeford and his family". ", 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. More info. The prime minister, Rishi Sunak, said he was incredibly sad to hear about Clare Drakefords passing. 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