Gwyneth Lewis, Peredur Lynch, Robert Minhinnick and Mihangel Morgan. 19 May – Prince Harry of Wales, younger son of the Prince of Wales, is created Duke of Sussex on his wedding day. June 7 June – James Howell & Co, Cardiff's oldest surviving department store, is earmarked for closure by its owners, House of Fraser. 8 June – Welsh names mentioned in the Queen's 2018 Birthday Honours include novelist Ken Follett (CBE), scientist Graham Hutchings (CBE), astronomer Haley Gomez (MBE) and Paralympic athlete Menna Fitzpatrick (MBE). 22 June – The state government of Meghalaya announces that 22 June, the date of Thomas Jones's arrival at Sohra, will be celebrated as "Thomas Jones Day" every year. 27 June – Andrew R. T. Davies announces his resignation as leader of the Conservative group in the Welsh Assembly. July 29 July – Cardiff cyclist Geraint Thomas becomes the first Welshman ever to win the Tour de France, finishing in 83h 17' 13". August 3 August - the "fence-free" National Eisteddfod of Wales opens in Cardiff Bay. 10 August – AM Gareth Bennett is elected leader of UKIP in the Welsh Assembly. 13 August – New UKIP Assembly leader Gareth Bennett is criticised by First Minister Carwyn Jones and other Assembly members for supporting Boris Johnson in his criticism of Moslem women's dress. September 6 September – Paul Davies is elected the new leader of the Conservative opposition in the Welsh Assembly. 10 September – Leanne Wood, campaigning for re-election as leader of Plaid Cymru, claims that the other candidates, Adam Price and Rhun ap Iorwerth, would be prepared to "strike a deal with the Conservatives". 28 September – Adam Price wins the election to be the new leader of Plaid Cymru; he supports the idea of a second referendum on Brexit. October 5 October – In a speech at the Plaid Cymru annual conference, new leader Adam Price states that independence for Wales should be considered following Brexit. November 28 November – First Minister Carwyn Jones gives evidence at the inquest into the death of AM Carl Sargeant. December 3 December – "Gwenwyn", by Alffa, becomes the first Welsh language single to achieve one million plays on Spotify. 6 December – Mark Drakeford wins the Welsh Labour Party leadership election to become the Welsh Labour Party's new leader and front runner to take over the job of First Minister of Wales from the