‘The First Time We Saw Her’: Newly Elected Canada PM Mark Carney’s Wife, Diana, Draws Attention in Rare Public Appearance
The former governor of the Bank of Canada and England had kept his wife out of the spotlight throughout the leadership campaign.
Mark Carney’s wife, Diana, made a rare public appearance to support him after Canada’s ruling Liberals elected him as their new party leader in Ottawa, Ontario, on Sunday, March 9. Her presence drew public attention, sparking various reactions.
Mark Carney alongside his wife Diana, gestures at supporters after being elected as the new Liberal Party leader, in Ottawa on March 9, 2025 | Source: Getty Images
At the political event, Diana wore a red pantsuit, while Mark opted for a navy blue suit. They held hands in a show of support, prompting public reactions to the pictures shared online.
One person pointed out, “She stood up during Mark’s speech and never sat down. There’s a very supportive Wife!!” Another chimed in with a positive take, “This is lovely to see.” However, someone found the timing odd, noting, “This was literally the first time we saw her with you the entire campaign. Weird.”
A different user speculated, “He loves her sooo much That’s why he kept her hidden for the whole leadership campaign. Bet he does that again in the election [sic].” Meanwhile, one person wasn’t convinced by Mark’s expression, remarking, “Same fake smile for his wife.”
Nevertheless, Mark was delighted to have Diana on stage with him to celebrate the special moment. He shared a photo of them heading in for an embrace and wrote, “Diana, our family: without your support, I wouldn’t be standing here. Without your examples, I wouldn’t have a purpose. Without your love, I wouldn’t have the strength for what lies ahead.”
