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Carrie Johnson found herself thrust into the spotlight when she married former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Her career has encompassed politics, media, and conservation, leading to her crossing paths with her husband, the former leader of the Conservative Party. As a mother of three children, the 35-year-old British media consultant sparked significant public interest with the announcement of their third child's birth on 5 July 2023. But what other details do we have about the current spouse of Boris Johnson?

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Educated at Godolphin and Latymer School

Educated at Godolphin and Latymer School

Carrie Johnson's roots lie in East Sheen, South-West London, where she grew up. Between 1999 and 2006, she studied at the Godolphin and Latymer School, which is situated in Hammersmith.

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She originally planned to become an actor

She originally planned to become an actor

Initially, Boris Johnson's wife aspired to pursue a career in acting and even tried out for a role in the 2007 film Atonement. Despite her efforts, she was not selected. As a result, she decided to explore opportunities in the marketing field.

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A Conservative Party's head of communications

A Conservative Party's head of communications

Following her appointment as the head of communications for the Conservative Party in 2018, Symonds opted to step down from the role later that year. She then transitioned into a job in public relations, specifically for the Oceana project.

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Her romantic affair with Boris Johnson began in 2018

Her romantic affair with Boris Johnson began in 2018

Symonds and Boris Johnson, the British politician and Foreign Secretary at the time, started an affair in 2018. The couple publicly confirmed their relationship as she actively backed Boris Johnson’s leadership bid in June 2019.

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Moved into the flat with Boris Johnson

Moved into the flat with Boris Johnson

In July 2019, Johnson took office as prime minister and chose to reside in the flat above 11 Downing Street, accompanied by Symonds. Carrie Johnson became the first unmarried partner of a prime minister to live at Downing Street.

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A head of communications of The Aspinall Foundation

A head of communications of The Aspinall Foundation

After working as a senior adviser at Oceana, which supported the Bloomberg Foundation’s Vibrant Oceans Initiative, the wife of the former UK Prime Minister became a head of communications of The Aspinall Foundation.

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The couple announced their engagement

The couple announced their engagement

On 29 February 2020, Symonds and Boris Johnson made a dual announcement, declaring their engagement, which occurred in late 2019. The couple also revealed that they were expecting their first child together in the early summer.

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Symonds married Boris Johnson on 29 May 2021

Symonds married Boris Johnson on 29 May 2021

Carrie Johnson and the former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson married on 29 May 2021 in a secret ceremony at Westminster Cathedral, attended by thirty guests. She walked down the aisle in a boho-chic style bridal gown by Greek designer Christos Costarellos.

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Boris' stormy romantic history

Boris' stormy romantic history

Boris Johnson initially wed Allegra Mostyn-Owen, but following his affair with Marina Wheeler, a childhood friend who would eventually become his second wife, their marriage ended in divorce. Only two weeks post-divorce from Allegra in 1993, he married Marina. Years later in 2009, Boris fathered a child with art consultant Helen Macintyre. However, the final straw for Marina came in 2018 when she ousted Boris from their shared home and they declared their intention to divorce.

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Marina Wheeler

Marina Wheeler

Marina Claire Wheeler KC, born on 18 August 1964, is a respected British legal professional and author. As a barrister, her expertise lies in public law, particularly in the realm of human rights. She serves as a member of the Bar Disciplinary Tribunal. In recognition of her significant contributions to her field, she was designated as Queen's Counsel in 2016.

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