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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese Engaged During Valentine's Day

FILE - Anthony Albanese, right, smiles as his partner Jodie Haydon blows him a kiss while thanking supporters at a Labor Party event in Sydney, Australia, May 22, 2022, following a national election.

In a heartwarming development, Anthony Albanese, the current Prime Minister of Australia, has made history by becoming the first Australian prime minister to get engaged while in office. Albanese announced on Thursday that his partner, Jodie Haydon, a financial services professional, had accepted his marriage proposal on Valentine's Day. The couple has been together for three years and are now looking forward to a future together as they plan their wedding.

Albanese revealed that he had meticulously planned the proposal, choosing the perfect setting on the balcony of his official residence known as the Lodge. Following a romantic dinner at an Italian restaurant, he got down on one knee and presented the diamond ring he helped design for Haydon. Overjoyed by her positive response, Albanese shared the news with his followers on the X social media platform, posting, 'She said yes' along with a love heart symbol.

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