They were married in front of a small group of close friends and family.
Prime Ministers Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds cast their votes in the May electionsAuthor: Chris MaskeryPublished on May 30, 2021
Last updated on May 30, 2021
Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds got married in a secret ceremony.
After rumors that the couple got married on Saturday, Downing Street finally confirmed it on Sunday.
A spokesman for Number 10 said: “The Prime Minister and Ms. Symonds were married in a small ceremony yesterday afternoon at Westminster Cathedral.
“The couple will celebrate their wedding with family and friends next summer.”
First prime minister in almost 200 years to marry in office
The ceremony signified that Mr Johnson was the first Prime Minister to marry in office since Lord Liverpool married Mary Chester in 1822.
It is Mr Johnson’s third marriage after divorcing his second wife, Marina Wheeler, in 2020.
The couple announced their engagement – along with news that they were expecting their first child – in February last year.
He and wife Symonds have a son, Wilfred, who was born in April 2020.
Coronavirus restrictions
England weddings are currently subject to strict coronavirus restrictions.
Ceremonies for up to 30 people are allowed in Covid-safe rooms.
Wedding receptions for up to 30 people in a Covid-safe venue or outdoors are also allowed.
Dancing is not recommended due to the increased risk of infection, with the exception of the couple’s traditional first dance.
Johnson’s father Stanley was spotted on Downing Street after the ceremony while guests and musicians left # 10 on Saturday night.
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