1994 in Wales
See also: 1993 in Wales, other events of 1994, 1995 in Wales and the list of years in Wales.
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Incumbents
- Prince of Wales - Charles, Prince of Wales
- Princess of Wales - Diana, Princess of Wales
- Secretary of State for Wales - John Redwood
- Archbishop of Wales - Alwyn Rice Jones
Events
- January 26 - A man fires two blank shots at Charles, Prince of Wales, during the prince's visit to Sydney, Australia.
- June 29 - In a televised interview with Jonathan Dimbleby, the Prince of Wales admits having committed adultery after the breakdown of his marriage.
- Glenys Kinnock is elected to the European Parliament.
- Dr Elizabeth Haywood is the first winner of the Welsh Woman of the Year award.
- Miners at the Tower Colliery in South Wales, led by Tyrone O’Sullivan, set up TEBO (Tower Employees Buy-Out) to try to save their mine.
Arts and literature
- Foundation of the Harlech Biennale visual arts festival.
Awards
- National Eisteddfod of Wales (held in Neath)
- National Eisteddfod of Wales: Chair - Emyr Lewis
- National Eisteddfod of Wales: Crown - Gerwyn Williams
- National Eisteddfod of Wales: Prose Medal - Robin Llywelyn, O'r Harbwr Gwag i'r Cefnfor Gwyn
- Gwobr Goffa Daniel Owen -
- Wales Book of the Year:
- English language: Paul Ferris, Caitlin
- Welsh language: Robin Chapman, W. J. Gruffydd
New books
- John Davies - A History of Wales
- Jonathan Dimbleby - The Prince of Wales: a Biography
- Mike Jenkins - Graffiti Narratives
- Bobi Jones - Crist a Chenedlaetholdeb (Christ and Nationalism)
- John May - Reference Wales
- Mihangel Morgan - Saith Pechod Marwol
- Jenny Rees - Looking for Mr Nobody; The Secret Life of Goronwy Rees
New music
- Gorky's Zygotic Mynci - Tatay (album)
- Karl Jenkins - Adiemus: Songs of Sanctuary
Film
- Keith Allen plays the mysterious lodger in Shallow Grave.
Welsh language films
- Branwen (Ceri Sherlock)
- Hedd Wyn
- Ymadawiad Arthur
Music
- Shakin' Stevens gives up recording.
Broadcasting
Welsh language television
- Gogs (animation)
- Gwalia yng Nghasia (documentary)
- Yr Heliwr ("A Mind to Kill") (drama)
- Uned 5 (children's)
English language television
Sports
- Football - Vinnie Jones is chosen to captain the Wales international side.
Deaths
- March 23 - Donald Swann, musician
- July 29 - William Mathias, composer
- July 31 - Caitlin MacNamara, widow of Dylan Thomas
- September 1 - Dr Roger Thomas, politician
- December 6 - Alun Owen, screenwriter
- December 31 - Harri Webb, poet
- date unknown - Roy Vernon, footballer
Categories
Years in Wales | 1994 by country