China News Service, February 15 (Xinhua) According to the British "Guardian" report, on the 15th local time, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on social media that he and his girlfriend Judy Hayton were engaged.
Image source: Screenshot of Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s social media
According to reports, on the morning of the 15th, Albanese posted on the social media platform saying, "She agreed" and attached a selfie of the two of them. In the photo, Hayden showed off a new ring on her finger.
According to reports, Albanese, 60, is the first Australian prime minister to get engaged during his term.
The report also stated that on the evening of Valentine’s Day on the 14th, the two had dinner at a local restaurant in Canberra. Later, back at the hotel, Albanese proposed to Haydn.
"We are delighted to share this news and look forward to spending the rest of our lives together," the pair said in a joint statement. "We are so lucky to have found each other."
Australian Foreign Minister Huang Yingxian posted on social media to congratulate the two: "Love is a beautiful thing. I am so happy for you both!"
Australian Opposition Leader Peter Dutton congratulated Albanese and called Hayton a "lovely man". "I wish them happiness, I wish them all the best," he said.
New Zealand Prime Minister Clarkson also expressed his good wishes: "Congratulations Anthony, very happy for you and Judy."
According to the report, Albanese has a 23-year-old son who was born to his ex-wife Carmel Tabbatt, who once served as the deputy governor of New South Wales. The two broke up in 2019 after 19 years of marriage. In 2020, Albanese met Haydn at a business dinner. Haydn is now 45 years old.