How did Wales become ruled by England in the middle ages?

Wales became increasingly ruled by England during the Middle Ages primarily through a combination of military conquest and political maneuvering. In 1282, King Edward I of England launched a campaign against Wales, leading to the annexation of the country following the death of the Welsh prince, Llewelyn ap Gruffudd. The subsequent Statute of Rhuddlan in 1284 formalized English control, establishing English law and governance in Wales. Over time, this laid the groundwork for further integration, culminating in the Laws in Wales Acts of the 1530s, which fully incorporated Wales into the Kingdom of England.