Prime Minister Boris Johnson has married his fiancee Carrie Symonds in a secretly deliberate wedding at Westminster Cathedral, London.
He’s turn out to be the primary Prime Minister in almost two centuries to marry whereas in workplace.
The couple tied the knot in a “small ceremony” on Saturday afternoon (May 29), a Downing Street spokesman has mentioned.
The ceremony occurred lower than two miles from Downing Street, was reportedly the fruits of a six-month “cloak and dagger” operation, insiders declare.
They have been so secretive about their wedding plans that even senior members of workers in Mr Johnson’s workplace have been stored at the hours of darkness about it.
No10 confirmed the Prime Minister has wed Carrie Symonds
(Image: Rebecca Fulton/Downing Street/PA Wire)
Number 10 solely confirmed in a short assertion this morning that the ceremony had taken place.
Guests are believed to have been invited on the final minute to the ceremony, with bemused vacationers ushered out of the constructing shortly earlier than their arrival.
Carrie is alleged to have arrived in a limousine shortly after the cathedral was cleared, and their one-12 months-previous son, Wilfred, is believed to have been in attendance.
The 56-12 months-previous politician and his 33-12 months-previous bride have been solely allowed to invite 30 company due to present Covid restrictions, they usually opted to proceed with their wedding somewhat than postpone.
A spokesman confirmed that the couple would have fun once more with household and buddies subsequent summer time.
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The wedding social gathering have been then mentioned to have celebrated at a marquee within the backyard at Number 10, with the couple dancing to Don McLean’s American Pie.
Carrie appeared beautiful for her huge day wearing a £2,870 robe by Greek-based luxurious designer Christos Costarellos, it has been reported, teamed with a flower garland headpiece.
Boris appeared dapper in a darkish go well with matched with a blue tie.
A No10 spokesman mentioned this morning: “The Prime Minister and Ms Symonds have been married yesterday afternoon in a small ceremony at Westminster Cathedral. The couple will have fun their wedding with household and buddies subsequent summer time.”
Westminster Cathedral the place Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds wed
(Image: (Jonathan Brady/PA))
A small variety of church officers have been concerned in preparations for the Catholic ceremony, which was officiated by Father Daniel Humphreys, it mentioned.
Their younger son Wilfred was current as his dad and mom exchanged vows.
Shortly earlier than the service, his mom posted an image on her Instagram of him surrounded by bluebells.
A witness informed The Telegraph: “Carrie appeared lovely. She had a protracted white gown with no veil.”
Describing the pleased couple, the insider continued: “He was extraordinarily pleased as you possibly can think about, he appeared very sensible, and was in a really dapper go well with.”
The Prime Minister proposed to Carrie in late 2019
(Image: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
On Sunday morning (May 30) a beautiful snap of the bride and groom was launched displaying the newlyweds smiling and searching into one another’s eyes.
It is the primary time since 1822 {that a} Prime Minister has married whereas in workplace – with Lord Liverpool the final to stroll down the aisle whereas on the helm.
Although Mr Johnson has been married twice earlier than, the Roman Catholic Church can enable divorcees to remarry if the earlier marriages have been outdoors the Roman Catholic Church.
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