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Amazing Love Stories: Our dream 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 be tragically cut short.

In the second episode in our collection of unforgettable love stories from around the world we hear about Fleur Pierets and Julian Boom who 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.

This interview was first broadcast in September 2023. The film adaptation of Fleur's book about Julian - also called Julian - will have its world premiere next month.

News clip: Chasing News

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

Get in touch: outlook@bbc.com or WhatsApp +44 330 678 2707

(Photo: Fleur and Julian getting married in Paris. Credit: Mahdi Aridj)

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41 minutes

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  • Tue 19 Aug 2025 11:06GMT
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