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Love, loss and selling everything to marry 22 times

Fleur Pierets and Julian Boom wanted to wed in every country that allowed gay marriage. In 2017 they set off around the world, but their trip would tragically be cut short.

Fleur Pierets and Julian Boom wanted to wed in every country that allowed gay marriage.

After falling in love at first sight, the artist couple wanted to make a statement to the world. So in 2017, they embarked on ‘Project 22’ - a performance art piece in which they would marry in all 22 countries where same-sex marriage was legal at the time. But four weddings later, their trip would be tragically cut short.

Fleur has written a memoir about her experience, called Julian.

Presenter: Jo Fidgen
Producers: Olivia Lynch-Kelly and Zoe Gelber

Photo credit: Femke van Hettema

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