Australian prime minister Albanese becomes first to wed in office
Nov 30, 2025
Sydney [Australia], November 30: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has married his partner Jodie Haydon, becoming the country's first leader to tie the knot while in office.
The pair married in the capital, Canberra, on Saturday afternoon - the day after the final sitting of the parliamentary year. "We are absolutely delighted to share our love and commitment to spending our future lives together, in front of our family and closest friends," Albanese said in a brief statement.
The couple became engaged on Valentine's Day last year. The Labor leader's proposal and the wedding reception both took place at his official residence, The Lodge. Albanese, 62, and Jodie Haydon, 47, first met at a business dinner in Melbourne in 2020, while he was leader of the opposition.
She appeared during Albanese's 2022 and 2025 election campaigns, and was seen alongside the PM at major events, including the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II and a state dinner hosted by former US President Joe Biden. (Agencies)
Source: Qatar Tribune
