Canberra (Australia). Australia witnessed history this weekend as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese married his partner Jodie Haydon at The Lodge in Canberra, becoming the first sitting Australian leader to wed while in office. The intimate ceremony was attended by close family, friends, and senior Labor colleagues.

Anthony Albanese married his partner Jodie Haydon at The Lodge in Canberra

Anthony Albanese married his partner Jodie Haydon at The Lodge in Canberra, celebrating their relationship with a warm, family-focused ceremony. Jodie Haydon works with the NSW Public Service Association and previously built a career in the superannuation sector. She grew up on the Central Coast after being born in Bankstown, Sydney, to two school-teacher parents. Although she usually avoids the spotlight, she still embraces traditional roles of a prime minister’s spouse and now serves as the chief patron of the National Portrait Gallery. Moreover, she often joins Albanese on official trips abroad and during election campaigns.

💌 How Anthony Albanese Met Jodie Haydon

The pair first met at a Melbourne event in 2019. When Haydon shouted “Up the Rabbitohs!” in support of Albanese’s beloved team, the moment sparked an immediate connection. Later, she admitted, “I slid into his DMs… we both followed the same footy team and I said, ‘Hey, we’re both single.’” Their relationship then grew during the Covid-19 pandemic and strengthened even more after Albanese’s near-fatal car accident in 2021, when Haydon rushed to be with him.

🌸 Who Is Jodie Haydon?

Haydon continues to work with the NSW Public Service Association and draws on her earlier experience in superannuation. She spent her childhood on the Central Coast and comes from a close-knit family rooted in education. While she typically keeps her personal life private, she still supports Albanese publicly, travels with him internationally, and participates in important national moments.

💍 Anthony Albanese Marriage: The Proposal, Ring-Bearer Toto, Flower Girl Ella & the PM’s Son

On Valentine’s Day 2024, Albanese proposed after dinner on The Lodge balcony. He designed a bespoke engagement ring to mark the occasion. Their cavoodle, Toto, carried the ring and delighted everyone. Haydon’s five-year-old niece Ella scattered petals as the flower girl, and Albanese’s son Nathan delivered a heartfelt speech alongside Haydon’s parents.

🎶 A Private Marriage by PM Anthony Albanese with a Close Circle

Around 60–80 guests—including Jim Chalmers, Penny Wong, Katy Gallagher, and Richard Marles—gathered to celebrate the couple’s intimate wedding. The couple exchanged self-written vows, and Haydon walked down the aisle to Ben Folds’ The Luckiest. After the ceremony, they shared their first dance to Frank Sinatra’s The Way You Look Tonight, while music from Beyoncé, Jimmy Barnes, and Pink later energized the reception.

The bride wore a stunning white gown crafted by Sydney label Romance Was Born, and the Prime Minister chose a tailored suit from MJ Bale. Cerrone Jewellers in Leichhardt created the wedding rings. After saying their vows, the newlyweds walked back up the aisle to Stevie Wonder’s Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours), and then they opened their reception with their elegant Sinatra first dance.

🕊️ Honesty of PM Anthony Albanese – A Honeymoon Not on Public Money

The couple made it clear that they paid for the wedding themselves. They will honeymoon in Australia; however, they chose not to disclose the destination. Albanese also explained that they originally planned a longer honeymoon but shortened it because of his re-election responsibilities.

The Lodge, built in 1927, has welcomed monarchs, presidents, and celebrities over the decades. Albanese often expresses his affection for living there, calling it a place filled with history and warmth.

🎉 Public & Political Reactions

Meanwhile, locals in Marrickville raised toasts at Albanese’s favorite pub and chanted “oi, oi, oi” to celebrate the news. Nationals leader David Littleproud and Opposition Leader Sussan Ley also sent warm wishes. Many observers have already dubbed the occasion Australia’s “royal wedding,” highlighting how rare it is for a sitting prime minister to reach such a personal milestone.

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