Wife of Welsh First Minister Dies Suddenly

Wales's First Minister Mark Drakeford and wife Clare arriving at Llandaff Cathedral in Cardiff, for a Service of Prayer and Reflection for the life of Queen Elizabeth II, on Sept. 16, 2022. Jacob King/PA Media

The wife of Wales’ First Minister Mark Drakeford has died suddenly, the Welsh Government has confirmed.

In a statement published on Saturday, a government spokesman said, “It is with deep sadness that we confirm the sudden passing of Clare Drakeford, wife of the Labour first minister.