Michael Bloomberg, the 84-year-old former New York City mayor and billionaire media mogul, married his longtime partner Diana Taylor, 71, in a private ceremony Monday at their Upper East Side home. The intimate wedding was attended by approximately 15 guests, including Bloomberg's daughters Emma and Georgina from his first marriage.
The couple met 26 years ago at a Citizens Budget Commission meeting when Bloomberg was mounting his first mayoral campaign. According to Bloomberg's spokesperson, the seating assignment that brought them together was entirely by chance. After more than two decades together, the couple exchanged vows in their Manhattan residence.
Bloomberg, who served as New York City mayor from 2002 to 2013, is one of the world's wealthiest individuals with a net worth built through his financial information and media company Bloomberg L.P. Taylor is an executive who has maintained a relatively private profile throughout her long relationship with Bloomberg.
The wedding represents a significant personal milestone for Bloomberg, marking his second marriage. The couple's decision to hold a small, private ceremony reflects their preference for discretion despite Bloomberg's prominent public profile. The announcement was made through a brief statement posted on social media by Bloomberg's representatives.
The marriage comes after the couple had maintained a long-term partnership spanning more than a quarter-century. Their relationship has been a fixture in New York's philanthropic and business circles, with both Bloomberg and Taylor known for their charitable contributions and civic engagement.