Hywel Rhodri Morgan (1939-2017) was a prominent Welsh Labour politician, serving as the First Minister of Wales and the Leader of Welsh Labour from 2000 to 2009. He held the position of Assembly Member for Cardiff West from 1999 to 2011 and Member of Parliament for Cardiff West from 1987 to 2001. Notably, he is the longest-serving First Minister of Wales, having held the role for 9 years and 304 days. Additionally, he was Chancellor of Swansea University until his passing. Born into a Welsh-speaking academic family, Morgan was raised in Radyr, Cardiff, and had a keen interest in gardening from a young age. He attended Whitchurch Grammar School and later pursued his higher education at St John's College, Oxford, and Harvard University. His foray into politics began early, and he made significant contributions to the political landscape of Wales. Throughout his career, Hywel Rhodri Morgan left a lasting impact on Welsh politics and education, earning respect and admiration for his dedicated service to his community and country.

Rhodri Marsden, born on October 1, 1971, is a prominent London-based writer, musician, and editorial contributor to How to Spend It (HTSI), a weekly magazine of the newspaper Financial Times. His career in journalism includes writing a technology column for The Independent, as well as contributing to The Guardian, Time Out, New Statesman, Daily Telegraph, and Olive magazine. Marsden is also known for his humorous and offbeat features, characterized by an understated, self-deprecating style. He has authored several books, including "FWD This Link," "The Next Big Thing," "Crap Dates: Disastrous Encounters From Single Life," and "A Very British Christmas." In the music realm, Marsden has been involved with various bands and solo projects, such as The Keatons, Gag, The Schema, Scritti Politti, Sweet Billy Pilgrim, and Stars in Battledress offshoot Lost Crowns, among others. Notably, he played a key role in the release of "The Hustle," an eight-track concept disco symphony album, featuring tracks inspired by the UK's Brexit negotiations. With his diverse contributions to journalism and music, Rhodri Marsden has established himself as a multifaceted and influential figure in the artistic and media spheres.

Rhodri Jeffreys-Jones, born on July 28, 1942, is a renowned American history professor emeritus and an honorary fellow in History at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland. He is an expert in American intelligence history, with extensive research and publications in this field, including surveys on American intelligence history, studies of the CIA and FBI, and books on women and American foreign policy, America and the Vietnam War, and American labor history.Jeffreys-Jones was born in Carmarthen and grew up speaking Welsh in Harlech. He pursued his education at the University College of Wales at Aberystwyth and completed his PhD in American history at Cambridge University in England. Throughout his career, he held various academic positions and visiting appointments, contributing significantly to the field of American history.His scholarly pursuits have focused on topics such as violence in American industry, private detective agencies in labor disputes, American secret intelligence, British-American intelligence cooperation, European Union intelligence, and the history of surveillance in the US and the UK. Jeffreys-Jones has authored several notable books, including "American Espionage: From Secret Service to CIA," "The CIA and American Democracy," "The FBI: A History," and "In Spies We Trust: The Story of Western Intelligence."With a distinguished career and a wide range of publications, Rhodri Jeffreys-Jones has made substantial contributions to the study of American history and intelligence, earning recognition and awards for his

Rhodri ap Gruffudd, also known as Prince Rhodri or Roderick Fitz Griffin, was a significant figure in Welsh history during the 13th and 14th centuries. Born in the early 1230s, he was the son of Gruffydd ap Llywelyn Fawr and Senena ferch Caradog. Rhodri was the younger brother of Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, Prince of Wales, and Owain Goch ap Gruffydd. Despite being a potential claimant to the throne of Gwynedd, he sold his inheritance rights to Llywelyn and obtained properties in Gloucestershire and Cheshire through marriage. He married Beatrice de Malpas and later Catherine, with whom he acquired the manor of Tatsfield in Surrey. Rhodri is believed to have had at least one son, Thomas ap Rhodri, and a daughter, Katherine, who married into the De La Pole family. His descendants, including Owain Lawgoch, played significant roles in Welsh and European history. The manor of Tatsfield, which was owned by Rhodri and his descendants, was associated with intriguing historical events and was eventually demolished in the 14th century. Rhodri's legacy and the intriguing history of Tatsfield continue to captivate historians and enthusiasts alike.

Rhodri Glyn Thomas, born on April 11, 1953, is a prominent Welsh politician who served as the Plaid Cymru National Assembly for Wales Member for Carmarthen East and Dinefwr from 1999 to 2016. He later assumed the role of President of the National Library of Wales following his retirement from the Assembly. Thomas pursued his education at the University of Wales, Aberystwyth, where he obtained a BA degree in Welsh and Education, and later a BD degree in Theology at the University of Wales, Bangor. He also holds a MTh degree from the University of Wales, Lampeter, with a focus on American Theology and the Union of Welsh Independents' role in reviving the Welsh Language in the 20th century.Aside from his political career, Thomas is a Minister of Religion, the director of a language consultancy, and has held roles such as Chair of CND Cymru and Welsh spokesperson for the Forum of Private Business. His political career includes standing for Plaid Cymru in various General and National Assembly Elections, where he achieved significant victories. Notably, he served as Minister for Heritage in the Plaid Cymru-Welsh Labour coalition government, resigning from the role in 2008 following a breach of the law. Thomas has also been involved in international affairs, advocating for dialogue with the Palestinian group Hamas during his visit to the Gaza Strip.In December 2016