Jacinda Ardern memoir interviews

The story so far

Former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has been sharing reflections on her life and career in a series of late-2025 interviews and writing.^{24 Nov 2025; 5, 6 Dec 2025} In a recent interview and a letter to her younger self for a British publication, she discussed managing death threats, her views on political leadership and her upbringing.^{24 Nov 2025} She said she kept her pregnancy hidden for 20 weeks because of morning sickness, and revealed that Queen Elizabeth II personally phoned her during the Covid-19 pandemic.^{5 Dec 2025} On The Graham Norton Show in the UK, she reflected on her declining popularity before resigning and said a desire to punch Simon Bridges had crossed her mind.^{6 Dec 2025} Ardern also said she will not return to politics and is leaving the field to the next generation.^{6 Dec 2025}

Latest

On December 6, 2025, Ardern appeared on The Graham Norton Show, where she reflected on her resignation and said she will not return to politics.^{6 Dec 2025}

Key moments

1. 24 Nov 2025Ardern discusses managing death threats and shares a candid letter about her upbringing.
2. 5 Dec 2025Ardern reveals she hid her pregnancy for 20 weeks due to morning sickness.
3. 5 Dec 2025Ardern reveals Queen Elizabeth II personally phoned her during the Covid-19 pandemic.
4. 6 Dec 2025On The Graham Norton Show, Ardern reflects on declining popularity before resigning.
5. 6 Dec 2025Ardern states she will not return to politics, leaving the field to the next generation.

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