This article is about the particular significance of the year 2018 to Wales and its people. Incumbents First Minister – Carwyn Jones (until 12 December), Mark Drakeford (starting 13 December) Secretary of State for Wales – Alun Cairns Archbishop of Wales – John Davies, Bishop of Swansea and Brecon Archdruid of the National Eisteddfod of Wales – Geraint Llifon National Poet of Wales – Ifor ap Glyn Events January 16 January – Controversial Assembly member Neil McEvoy is expelled from the Plaid Cymru group in the Welsh Assembly, with the statement that "His ongoing behaviour has left assembly member colleagues feeling undermined and demoralised". 30 January – In his trial at Woolwich Crown Court, Darren Osborne claims to have had assistance in carrying out the 2017 Finsbury Park attack and reveals links with Welsh far-right groups. February 1 February – Darren Osborne is convicted of murder for the 2017 Finsbury Park attack and is sentenced to life imprisonment. 6 February – 2018 Alyn and Deeside by-election: Jack Sargeant wins the by-election for the National Assembly for Wales constituency of Alyn and Deeside, triggered by the death of his father, incumbent Labour AM Carl Sargeant. 17 February – Cwmllynfell is the epicentre of a 4.4 magnitude earthquake, the biggest in the UK for ten years. March 1 March – Storm Emma causes widespread disruption in Wales, with heavy snowfall and strong winds in many places and the Met Office issuing a red warning and the public being advised to stay indoors if possible. 29 March – UK prime minister Theresa May visits South Wales as part of a nationwide tour in the run-up to Brexit. April 4 April – Swimmer Jazz Carlin carries the Welsh flag at the opening ceremony of the 2018 Commonwealth Games, where Wales fields a team of 214 athletes, competing in 16 sports. 23 April At the conference of the Wales Labour Party, First Minister Carwyn Jones announces that he will stand down later in the year. Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, gives birth to a son, a third grandchild for Charles, Prince of Wales. May 6 May - Cardiff City Football Club gain promotion to the Premier League, after results go their way on the final day of the football season. 11 May – The short list for the Wales Book of the Year award for 2018 is announced. Contenders in the various categories include Thomas Dilworth,