Australia's PM Ties the Knot in Low-Key Wedding
Australia, CanberraSat Nov 29 2025
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Anthony Albanese made history as the first Australian prime minister to get married while in office. The event was a private affair, held at The Lodge in Canberra, with only family and close friends in attendance. The couple had kept the details of their wedding under wraps, but it was no surprise to many, as Albanese had proposed to his partner, Jodie Haydon, on Valentine's Day last year.
The ceremony was simple and intimate. Haydon looked stunning in a dress by Sydney designer Romance was Born, while Albanese wore a suit from MJ Bale. The couple's five-year-old niece, Ella, served as the flower girl, and Albanese's dog, Toto, was the ring bearer. Guests enjoyed beer from a special can made by Willie the Boatman, a brewery in Sydney’s Inner West.
After the ceremony, the couple walked down the aisle to Stevie Wonder’s “Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours)”. Their first dance was to “The Way You Look Tonight” by Frank Sinatra. The couple will enjoy a honeymoon in Australia, with all expenses paid privately.
Albanese and Haydon have been together for some time. Haydon has been a constant presence at Albanese's side during his political campaigns and events. Their relationship has been a source of support for the prime minister, and their wedding is a testament to their commitment to each other.
The wedding was a private affair, but it has sparked conversations about the role of family and personal life in the public eye. It is a reminder that even those in the highest positions of power have personal lives and relationships that are just as important to them.
https://localnews.ai/article/australias-pm-ties-the-knot-in-low-key-wedding-6137bd71
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