Johnson enjoys Greek family holiday

The former prime minister enjoys a sunny family break in Greece, sharing moments of leisure with his wife and four children.

Boris Johnson splashes out on Greek holiday cocktails with Carrie and kids

Boris Johnson was photographed on a luxury family holiday in Greece, spending time on the beach on the island of Evia. He was joined by wife Carrie and their four children, wearing swimming shorts and taking a dip in the sea before relaxing under a parasol and sipping cocktails. The trip comes as Johnson, now working as a newspaper columnist and public speaker, continues life outside the political spotlight. The Johnsons have previously vacationed on Evia, and this break follows his decision not to stand in the Conservative leadership race in late 2022 after triggering the leadership contest. He also has a public history of holiday stories, including a near drowning in 2000 in Scotland while on holiday.

The photos emphasize how public figures blend private life with public storytelling. A family holiday keeps Johnson visible while reframing him as a regular person rather than a political actor. This taps into the broader pattern of former leaders managing their public image through controlled media moments, especially when they remain in the public sphere as pundits or speakers. Critics may see the ease of a luxury break as at odds with public expectations, but supporters may view it as normal post-office life. The repeated focus on Evia underlines the lasting role of certain vacation spots in shaping Johnson’s personal narrative.

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The sea keeps its own pace and so does a life lived in the public eye