Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has made history by marrying his long-time partner, Jodie Haydon, while still holding office. The wedding took place in a quiet, private ceremony held in the garden of his official residence, The Lodge, in Canberra. At 62, Albanese is the first Australian Prime Minister ever to tie the knot during his term, which is a big and happy milestone in the country's political history.

The Prime Minister and Ms. Haydon, who works in financial services, shared their deep happiness after the wedding. Albanese posted a video on social media with the simple word, "Married," showing him smiling with his bride as confetti fell around them. The couple had gotten engaged on Valentine's Day in 2024. They wrote their own promises to each other for the ceremony, making the event very personal and meaningful for them and their closest friends and family.

The couple has been together for more than five years, with Ms. Haydon often appearing by his side during his successful election campaign in 2022. For their honeymoon, the Prime Minister and his new wife plan to spend a few days travelling privately within Australia. Their wedding has been celebrated by many as a lovely, human moment in the often serious world of high-level politics.