Jodie Haydon's decision to say "yes" to Anthony Albanese on Wednesday evening at The Lodge means that for the first time in Australian history, a prime minister could get married while in office.
Jodie Haydon's decision to say "yes" to Anthony Albanese on Wednesday evening at The Lodge means that for the first time in Australian history, a prime minister could get married while in office. The discreet upmarket Canberra restaurant Italian and Sons, where the prime minister celebrated Valentine's Day before popping the question. "We are thrilled and excited to share this news and look forward to spending the rest of our lives together.
We are so lucky to have found each other," the couple said. The pair had celebrated Valentine's Day at Canberra restaurant Italian and Sons, a favourite of Labor MPs known for its fine dining and discreet service, and returned to The Lodge where Albanese popped the question. The 60-year-old prime minister even personally designed the ring, which appeared to contain a generous two to three-carat diamond. Their wedding is the third to be announced by members of the Albanese cabinet this year
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