When world leaders snuck away for 'family time'

Politicians and world leaders around the world are a busy, busy bunch.

But, through all of the important legislations and decisions that shape the world, world leaders and politicians make it a point to take some time off from their hectic schedules and spend it with their loved ones.

Whether it is a holiday at some beach or just taking time off and sneaking away from prying eyes, these world leaders just love some ‘family time’.

He may be the ruler of ‘free world’, but US President Barack Obama is a pretty hands-on dad. He often takes time off to spend time with his wife Michelle and his daughters Sasha and Malia. Obama, pictured here, is with his daughter Sasha, as they jet off to New York for some father-daughter time. Photograph: Olivier Douliery/Getty Images

The Congress vice-president may be currently fighting the Modi sarkar over the land bill, but the Congress scion sure knows how to chill. In 2009, Rahul was seen with his sister Priyanka and her family -- her husband Robert Vadra and their kids -- enjoying India’s favourite sport -- cricket. Photograph: PTI

It’s a romance that few understand. However, former supermodel Carla Bruni and former French President Nicolas Sarkozy set tongues wagging when they got married in 2008 and till date, they still look very much in love! Photograph: Jean-Pierre Amet/Reuters

He is known to be a gold medallist in ‘chillaxing’ and taking things easy. Hence, it is not surprising to see Britain’s Prime Minister David Cameron taking some time off with his wife. Cameron so loves his holidays that he has often come under fire for the amount of leaves he takes. Each year, Cameron takes time off. Last year, Dave and his wife jetted off to Portugal and enjoyed some ‘me time’. Photograph: Francisco Leong/Reuters

German Chancellor Angela Merkel keeps her personal life out of sight. One will rarely see her husband Joachim Sauer along side with her. However, Merkel, the intensely private person, shocked all when she was photographed in a swimsuit, with her husband at the Aphrodite thermal baths in Italy, in 2013. Photograph: Ciro De Luca/Reuters

Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott poses with his daughters Frances and Bridget and his wife Margie on Derby Day at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne. Photograph: Caroline McCredie/Getty Images

She may be running for president and her husband was a former US president. But for the Clintons, family comes first. Here’s the two with their granddaughter Charlotte. Photograph: @billclinton/Twitter