Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his fiancée Jodie Haydon have revealed plans for a “small, intimate” wedding in spring, opting for an outdoor ceremony surrounded by family and friends rather than a traditional Catholic church service.
The couple, who announced their engagement on Valentine’s Day 2024, confirmed in an interview with The Australian Women’s Weekly that the wedding will take place after the upcoming federal election, expected in April or May.
Albanese, who proposed with a bespoke diamond ring over dinner at an Italian restaurant in Canberra, said he made the decision after realising he couldn’t imagine a life without Haydon.
“This [being Prime Minister] will end one day, and the thing about our relationship is that we enjoy spending time together—just us.”
While the exact venue remains undecided, Haydon hinted at a scenic outdoor location, though the backyard of their Copacabana home may not be big enough for the occasion.
“Possibly outdoors, in the second half of this year, with our family and loved ones … And you can be sure Toto [their dog] will make an appearance.”
It is reported that the PM sought his adult son Nathan’s blessing before proposing and received his full support.
“He wants me to be happy, and Nathan and Jodie have a really nice relationship as well.”
The engagement has drawn congratulations from across the political spectrum, with Opposition Leader Peter Dutton offering his best wishes.
Albanese is set to become the first Australian Prime Minister to marry while in office, adding another chapter to his remarkable political and personal journey.
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