Anthony Albanese is the first prime minister to get engaged while in office.

Sydney:

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced his engagement to partner Judy Highton on Thursday, posting a selfie of the couple on his social media platform with the caption “She said yes.”

Albanese and Haydon first met at an event in Melbourne in early 2020 and appeared together during the 2022 federal election, which Albanese won.

According to Australian media reports, Albanese is the first prime minister to get engaged while in office.

Hayton has accompanied Albanese on several official visits, including Albanese’s visit to the United States in October.

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