Australia's Albanese marries longtime partner Jodie Haydon in a first for a PM in office | Ceremony in pics

The couple will spend their honeymoon in Australia from Monday until Friday next week, with all costs paid privately by Albanese and Haydon

Updated on: Nov 29, 2025 4:31 PM IST

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese married his partner Jodie Haydon in a private ceremony at The Lodge in Canberra on Saturday, becoming the first serving Australian prime minister to wed while in office in the 124-year history of the country's federal government. Picture shows Albanese and his new wife Jodie Haydon walk together during their wedding ceremony in Canberra on November 29, 2025. (AFP)

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Albanese and his new wife Jodie Haydon sign the marriage certificate with celebrant Bree during their wedding ceremony in Canberra on November 29, 2025. According to an official statement, the couple exchanged vows before about 60 guests, including actor Russell Crowe and several cabinet ministers. Media were not informed in advance of the event. “We are absolutely delighted to share our love and commitment to spending our future lives together, in front of our family and closest friends,” the statement said. (AFP)

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The ceremony took place more than a year after Albanese proposed on Valentine’s Day 2024, when he said he had found a partner “who I want to spend the rest of my life with”. (AFP)

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Haydon has joined Albanese at many events over the years and was with him during his 2022 election campaign and again in May this year when his Labor party won with a strong majority. Photo shows Anthony Albanese and his new wife Jodie Haydon stand together during their wedding ceremony in Canberra.  (AFP)

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Ella, a flower girl, can be seen walking the dog and ring-bearer named Toto, during the wedding ceremony for Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his new wife Jodie Haydon in Canberra. (AFP)

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The couple will spend their honeymoon in Australia from Monday until Friday next week, with all costs paid privately by Albanese and Haydon.  (via REUTERS)

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Jodie Haydon smile after getting married in Canberra.  (AP)

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stands with his son Nathan and his dog, ring-bearer Toto, before the ceremony in Canberra.  (via REUTERS)

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Anthony Albanese and Jodie Haydon walk down the aisle after getting married in Canberra.  (via REUTERS)