Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced that he is engaged to his partner Jodie Haydon. He shared a photo with Hayden on Instagram and revealed that she accepted his proposal on Valentine's Day. This makes Prime Minister Albanese the first Australian Prime Minister to become engaged while in office.
He and financial services professional Jody Haydon have been dating for three years. Mr Albanese said he proposed on the balcony of the official residence, known as the Lodge. Afterwards, the two enjoyed a romantic dinner at an Italian restaurant, AP reported.
The news agency also shared that he had planned both the date and location of the proposal. Not only that, he also helped design Haydon's diamond ring. But it's unclear whether the wedding will take place before Australia's next election, which could be sometime between August and May next year. (Also read: Valentine's Week: Why a man once dressed up as a penguin to propose to his girlfriend)
“I'm sure there will be discussions between us and people will understand and sort out the details, but right now I just want to live in the moment,” Albanese said during a brief press conference on the lawn outside. ” he said. Lodge.
He added: “I'm so happy to be able to share this news with people and it's great that I've found the partner I want to spend the rest of my life with. It was such a great occasion last night here at the Lodge. We… added. I couldn't be happier. ”
Hayden also thanked friends, family and strangers for their messages of congratulations. “It was just overwhelming, but beautiful,” Haydon told The Associated Press.
Albanese shared the photo on Instagram and wrote, “She said yes.”
See his post here.
Opposition leader Peter Dutton congratulated Albanians and hinted at disagreement over whether Charles III should remain Australia's head of state, according to the Associated Press.
Mr Dutton is in favor of retaining the British monarch as Australia's head of state. However, the Albanons want Australia to become a republic with an Australian head of state.
Prime Minister Dutton said: “We look forward to having our own version of a royal wedding in the near future. Mr Prime Minister, I will also be there to throw a rose in front of you. To earn an invitation to the gala wedding. Whatever it takes,” he said. per AP.
