Anthony Albanese, who broke the news on Valentine's Day, is the first Australian leader to make a commitment while in office.
In a touching Valentine's Day announcement, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese revealed his engagement to Jodie Haydon, his partner of four years. bbc reported.
The historic proposal took place at the Lodge, the prime minister's official residence in Canberra, where Albanese, 60, presented a specially designed ring.
Albanese, groundbreaking as the first Australian leader to get engaged while in office, shared the joyful news on social media with a selfie, accompanied by the caption: “She said yes.” The couple expressed their excitement in a joint statement: “We are thrilled and excited to share this news and look forward to spending the rest of our lives together. We are so lucky to have found each other.”
Parliamentary colleagues, including Foreign Minister Penny Wong, congratulated the couple and highlighted the beauty of love. Albanese, who has a 23-year-old son from a previous marriage, shared insight into her relationship with Haydon and revealed their connection blossomed over a shared passion for the National Rugby League team.
The couple initially kept a low profile, but Haydon joined Albanese on the 2022 election campaign and accompanied him on international trips as prime minister.
As news of their engagement spreads, well wishes are pouring in from various quarters, showing the joyous celebration of love in the political arena.
