The Secret Marriage of Finland Prime Minister Sanna Marin

“I am happy and grateful that I get to share my life with the man I love,” wrote the Finish Prime Minister announcing her marriage on an Instagram post on Sunday.

Sanna Marin is the world's youngest Prime Minister at 34, and third women Prime Minister of Finland. She is now married to her long time partner Markus Raikkonen, a Finnish soccer player. Marin and Markus have been dating for over 16 years. They met when they were 18-year-old and stood together ever since.

Key Highlights

• Sanna Marin marries her 16-year long time partner Markus Raikkonen

• She announced the news with a post on Instagram

• The wedding had only 40 guests

The wedding took place at Kesaranta, with only 40 guests. The couple shared some of the glimpses of the joyous occasion on social media platforms. The Government of Finland congratulated the newlyweds through a tweet and a picture of the couple.

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