29.11.2025 23:35
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has married Jodie Haydon, with whom he has been in a long-term relationship. Albanese became the first prime minister in Australian history to marry while in office.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has become the first sitting prime minister in the country's history to marry while in office, tying the knot with his fiancée Jodie Haydon, whom he has been with for five years.
FIRST PRIME MINISTER TO MARRY WHILE IN OFFICE
According to ABC News, Albanese married Jodie Haydon in a private ceremony held at the official residence in the capital, Canberra. After signing the marriage certificate with Haydon, whom he has been with for five years, Albanese became the first prime minister in Australian history to marry while in office. The ceremony, kept secret due to security concerns, was attended by numerous members of the cabinet.
''WE ARE VERY HAPPY''
In a joint statement, the couple said, "We are very happy to share our decision to spend our lives together in the presence of our family and close friends." Haydon has participated in Albanese's election campaigns in 2022 and 2025 and has accompanied the prime minister on many important occasions.