2009 in Wales
This article is about the particular significance of the year 2009 to Wales and its people. == Incumbents == First Minister Rhodri Morgan (until 9 December) Carwyn Jones Secretary of State for Wales Paul Murphy (until 5 June) Peter Hain Archbishop of Wales – Barry Morgan, Bishop of Llandaff Archdruid of the National Eisteddfod of Wales Dic Jones (outgoing) Jim Parc Nest (incoming) == Events == 1 January The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, broadcasts a New Year message on BBC television.