Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to Wed Jodie Haydon: A Joyful Announcement

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced his engagement to his partner Jodie Haydon. The news was shared on social media through a selfie of the couple, with the caption "She said yes." The couple met at a business dinner in Melbourne in 2020. This makes Mr. Albanese the first Australian prime minister to get engaged while in office. Colleagues from across the parliament have congratulated the couple, including Foreign Minister Penny Wong, who wrote, "Love is a beautiful thing. I'm so happy for you both!" Mr. Albanese already has a son, Nathan Albanese, who is 23 years old. He shares Nathan with his former wife, Carmel Tebbutt, who served as the deputy premier of New South Wales. They separated in 2019 after a 19-year-long marriage. Mr. Albanese, also known by his nickname "Albo," has previously shared the story of how he and Ms. Haydon bonded over their shared love for their National Rugby League team. It was during a function where Mr. Albanese asked if there were any South Sydney Rabbitohs fans in the room, and Ms. Haydon enthusiastically replied, "Up the Rabbitohs." Initially, the couple kept a low profile, but in 2022, Ms. Haydon joined Mr. Albanese on the campaign trail and has also accompanied him on his international trips as prime minister.