“The Pain and The Privilege” 

After relocating to Tŷ Newydd and marking his 82nd birthday, Lloyd George became ill and was confined to bed. During this time, he was looked after by Frances and his secretary, Ann Parry. Ann described this period as "sharing the pain and the privilege of smoothing the path of a famous man." 

Megan agreed to be present at her father's side, overcoming her objections to his marriage to Frances. On 26th March 1945, as the family gathered at Tŷ Newydd, the doctor confirmed at 8:35pm Lloyd George that had passed away. 

Prime Minister Winston Churchill, called Gwilym, Lloyd George's son to discuss state funeral arrangements in Westminster Abbey. However, Gwilym confirmed that Lloyd George had chosen his favourite spot where he was to be buried on the banks of the River Dwyfor in Llanystumdwy. 

The Funeral 

Newspapers widely reported on the funeral arrangements to be held on Good Friday, 30th March 1945. In Tŷ Newydd, the family came together for a short service commemorating a husband, brother, father and grandfather.  

The coffin was laid on a farm cart which led the short procession to the banks of the Dwyfor where thousands had gathered. The coffin was lowered into the grave silently, the sound of the river being the only soundtrack. The congregation then proceeded to sing Lloyd George’s beloved Welsh hymns. 

According to Lloyd George's wish, only one boulder was to be laid to mark the location of the grave. 

“That is where I want to be buried. That is the stone which I sit on to admire the view of the river. I want no inscription on my grave, only that boulder.” 

Shortly afterwards Clough Williams-Ellis was commissioned by Frances to design the stone wall around the grave and later an englyn by his nephew W.R.P. George was added.