Australian Prime Minister Ties the Knot in Historic Ceremony
Anthony Albanese has entered the history books by becoming the first Australian prime minister to get married while serving in office. The 62-year-old leader exchanged vows with his partner Jodie Haydon in a heartfelt ceremony at his official residence in Canberra on Saturday, 29th November 2025.
An Intimate Celebration with Personal Touches
The couple opted for a deeply personal ceremony, with approximately sixty of their closest friends and family members in attendance. Cabinet ministers were among the distinguished guests who witnessed the civil ceremony conducted by a celebrant. Adding to the occasion's charm, the couple's dog Toto served as ring bearer while Ms Haydon's five-year-old niece Ella took on flower girl duties.
In a statement released after the ceremony, the newlyweds expressed their joy: "We are absolutely delighted to share our love and commitment to spending our future lives together, in front of our family and closest friends." Mr Albanese reinforced this sentiment on social media, posting wedding photographs with the caption: "I love you, Jodie."
A Wedding Delayed by Political Considerations
The road to the altar wasn't without its political considerations. The couple had initially planned a larger wedding before the May election, but party strategists advised against a lavish ceremony during Australia's ongoing cost-of-living crisis. Their caution proved justified as Mr Albanese's Labor Party secured a second three-year term, allowing the couple to proceed with their scaled-back, intimate celebration.
The romance began when the pair met at a business dinner in Melbourne in 2020. Mr Albanese, who is divorced and has an adult son, proposed to Ms Haydon on Valentine's Day last year. The 46-year-old finance professional now becomes the first partner of a sitting Australian prime minister to marry during their tenure.
The prime minister's office confirmed the couple will honeymoon within Australia from Monday until Friday of the following week, with all expenses being privately covered by the newlyweds. This historic wedding marks a significant personal milestone for Mr Albanese and creates a new chapter in Australia's 124-year political history.
