Charles Leclerc's darling dachshund 'Leo Leclerc' steals the show at opulent wedding with Alexandra Saint-Mleux: 'He was an honorary groomsman'

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Blake Seidel • Managing Editor & Brand Manager
Mar 7, 2026 9:00 AM EST

You know it's a good wedding when the doggo takes over as the main event.

Who doesn't love weddings?

We're not really into race cars and sports, but we are into cute dogs. And this is one of those rare occurrences when these three things intersect in the most beautiful way. Imagine a multi-million dollar budget combined with one of the most scenic venues in the world, and flowers that make the garden of Eden look pale…. but the only thing everyone is talking about is their dog.

Charles Leclerc, prominent F1 driver, finally married his longtime partner Alexandra Saint-Mleux recently and they've released their wedding photos. But who everyone is talking about is Leo Leclerc, Charles's miniature dachshund who showed up in a stunning tuxedo of his own. He walked down the aisle as an honorary groomsman, stealing hearts, and he didn't even go potty once. Way to go, Leo!

Not only did they include him in their wedding, but he made an appearance in nearly every single wedding photo. From selfies with his new mom to editorially gazing out into the sea with the soon-to-be married couple, you can tell that Leo really made this wedding special.

His appearance wasn't just for show; Leo often shows up wherever Charles goes. Since Charles adopted him, Leo has been with him for nearly every important milestone, so it makes sense that he would be pawfectly present during his big day. 

We wish them nothing but happiness, and we're certainly glad Leo is finally getting the stardom he deserves.

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    Tatler SPORTS Leo Leclerc steals the spotlight at Charles and Alexandra's intimate wedding ceremony
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    tatlermalaysia ❤ Charles Leclerc (@charles_leclerc) recently released photographs from his intimate wedding with longtime partner Alexandra Saint-Mleux (@alexandramalenaleclerc), held in Monte Carlo last Saturday.
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    Tatler The miniature long-haired dachshund- affectionately nicknamed "King Leo"-joined the Leclerc family in April 2024, when the Ferrari driver and partner Alexandra Saint- Mleux welcomed the puppy into their home.
    via tatlermalaysia, Charles and Alexandra Leclerc
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    Tatler Jokingly dubbed a "lucky charm" by F1 personalities, Leo was a surprise birthday gift for Charles and has since travelled with Leclerc on the F1 circuit, making appearances at Grand Prix weekends.
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    Tatler Leo has also been included in Leclerc's merchandise campaigns, with designs featuring the beloved dachshund-including a knit sweater for dogs in the driver's fashion line.
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  • We recently got married in September of 2025, and our biggest regret was not being able to take our doggo with us. She's quite a bit bigger than Leo, almost 60 pounds! So, we couldn't take her with us to our destination wedding, but we did make temporary tattoos of her so that she would be with us on our big day as well.

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    Tatler Leo is frequently featured on social media and has even appeared in photos during personal milestones, such as Leclerc and Saint-Mleux's recent civil wedding, where he donned a sleek tuxedo.
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    While warm congratulations are certainly in order for the newlyweds, it is hard not to be charmed by the appearance of their miniature long- haired dachshund, Leo, who stole hearts with his presence in the wedding photographs. Photos courtesy of Charles and Alexandra Leclerc
    via tatlermalaysia, Charles and Alexandra Leclerc
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    Tatler Leclerc and Saint-Mleux surprised fans with a private wedding in his hometown of Monte Carlo last Saturday, celebrating in an intimate ceremony where Leo served as honorary groomsman.
    via tatlermalaysia, Charles and Alexandra Leclerc
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  • We're avid fans of the “adopt, don't shop” motto, but if we were to buy a dog, it would be a dachshund. They're just perfect. Silly, tiny enough that you can take on planes without any problem, easy to train, and pawsitively sweet. They're the best kind of dog, in our opinion.

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