‘Overwhelming but beautiful’: Australian prime minister announces engagement to partner

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese revealed in a tweet on February 15, 2024, his engagement to partner Jodie Haydon. The 60-year-old, who has been seeing Haydon since 2020, had proposed the night before on Valentine’s Day. Albanese is the first Australian prime minister to get engaged while in office, according to the country’s public broadcaster ABC, and would be the first Australian leader to marry in office. Haydon has performed official duties as the prime minister’s partner, accompanying him on overseas trips and meeting with world leaders during state visits.

 

February 15, 2024