Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has officially tied the knot, becoming the first sitting leader in the country’s history to marry while in office. Albanese wed his long-time partner, Jodie Haydon, during an intimate ceremony held on Saturday in the garden of The Lodge, the prime minister’s official residence in Canberra.
The 62-year-old prime minister shared the joyous news with a simple one-word post — “Married” — accompanied by a short video showing him in a bow tie and Haydon in a graceful white gown. The couple beamed as they held hands while confetti fell around them, marking the beginning of their new chapter.
In a joint statement, Albanese and Haydon expressed their happiness, saying they were “absolutely delighted to share our love and commitment to spending our future lives together, in front of our family and closest friends.” The ceremony reflected the couple’s personal taste, featuring handwritten vows and a relaxed, heartfelt atmosphere.
The love story between Albanese and Haydon began more than five years ago when they met at a business dinner in Melbourne. Their relationship became public in 2022, and in February 2024, Albanese proposed on Valentine’s Day, saying he had found a partner “who I want to spend the rest of my life with.”
The private celebration included several touching personal details. Toto, Albanese’s shaggy cavoodle, served as the ring bearer, delighting guests. Beer from a Sydney brewery was served at the reception, adding a distinctly local flavor to the festivities. As the ceremony concluded, the newlyweds walked down the aisle to Stevie Wonder’s iconic “Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours),” capturing the spirit of the day.
The couple plans to enjoy a five-day honeymoon within Australia beginning Monday. This new chapter also follows significant personal milestones for the prime minister, who divorced his former wife in 2019 and has an adult son, Nathan.
Albanese’s wedding comes on the heels of a major political victory. The center-left Labor leader secured a second three-year term in office after a landslide electoral win in May. His rise in politics has been marked by decades of dedication, beginning with his early involvement in student politics at the University of Sydney and continuing through years of leadership within the Labor Party.
The ceremony, though private, has captured public attention across Australia, with many congratulating the couple and celebrating the rare moment of personal joy in the life of a serving national leader.
