Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese tied the knot with his partner, Jodie Haydon, in a private ceremony at The Lodge in Canberra. This event marked the first time a sitting prime minister has married while in office in Australia’s 124-year federal history. The intimate wedding, held just two days after Parliament adjourned for the year, was attended by close family and friends. It celebrated a personal milestone for the nation’s leader while maintaining the security required for a sitting prime minister.
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Australian PM Anthony Albanese Marries Jodie Haydon
Around sixty guests witnessed the civil ceremony, held in the garden of The Lodge. Haydon’s five-year-old niece served as the flower girl, and the couple’s dog, Toto, was the ring bearer. The newlyweds shared personal vows, and the celebration included confetti and heartfelt moments, reflecting the couple’s joy and commitment while surrounded by loved ones.
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PM Modi Congratulates the Couple
Jodie Haydon works in finance and serves as chief patron of the National Portrait Gallery, while Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was previously married and shares a son. The wedding drew international attention, with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulating the couple. He posted a message wishing Albanese and Haydon a happy married life, highlighting the historic and personal significance of the milestone.
Congratulations to my good friend, PM Anthony Albanese and Ms. Jodie Haydon on their wedding. Wishing them a happy married life.@AlboMP https://t.co/6Dyq4dw2TC
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 29, 2025
