Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese made history on Saturday by becoming the first sitting Australian leader to get married while in office. At the age of 62, Albanese tied the knot with Jodie Haydon, 46, a financial services professional, in a private and intimate ceremony at his official residence in Canberra, The Lodge. The garden of The Lodge served as the beautiful backdrop for the wedding, attended only by close family members and selected friends.
“Married,” Albanese simply wrote in a social media post, sharing a short video of himself in a bow tie holding his bride’s hand. Confetti rained down as Haydon, smiling radiantly in a long white dress, stood beside him.
A Personal and Heartfelt Ceremony
The wedding ceremony came more than a year after Albanese proposed to Haydon on Valentine’s Day 2024. In a joint statement, the couple expressed their joy: “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 event was relaxed yet special, reflecting the couple’s shared values and personal bond. Guests celebrated with beers from a Sydney brewery, while the couple walked down the aisle to Stevie Wonder’s “Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours).”
Albanese and Haydon wrote their own vows, which were formally blessed by a celebrant. The ceremony was described as simple, intimate, and full of warmth. The couple plans to enjoy a five-day honeymoon across Australia starting Monday, with all expenses personally covered.
I love you, Jodie. pic.twitter.com/kRow1FZhWP
— Anthony Albanese (@AlboMP) November 29, 2025
Albanese’s Journey to Love
This marks Albanese’s second marriage. He divorced his previous wife in 2019 and has an adult son, Nathan. He met Jodie Haydon over five years ago during a business dinner in Melbourne, and their relationship deepened over time. Haydon has been a consistent presence in public events alongside Albanese, including Labor Party campaigns and election rallies, which strengthened her public profile as a partner supportive of the prime minister’s work.
Albanese’s wedding highlights both a personal milestone and a historical moment in Australian politics, showing that even while leading a country, life’s joyful moments continue. The union of Albanese and Haydon celebrates love, commitment, and companionship, offering a glimpse into the private life of one of Australia’s most prominent political figures.
Political and Personal Milestones
Albanese, a center-left Labor Party leader, secured a second three-year term earlier this year in a landslide victory. A lifelong member of Labor since high school, he has a long history of involvement in student politics at the University of Sydney and has steadily risen through Australia’s political landscape. This marriage adds a personal chapter to his public life, blending family, love, and leadership in a remarkable story.
