
Malcolm Turnbull was the first world leader to offer his wishes to Jacinda Ardern afterÌýtheÌýnews of her pregnancy.
The Australian Prime Minister called Ardern shortly after the news broke.
He also tweeted his congratulations, writing:Ìý"When we spoke this morning you sounded more excited than you did when you won the election! Lots of love and best wishes from me and Lucy and all of us across the ditch."
Congratulations on your wonderful news today. When we spoke this morning you sounded more excited than you did when you won the election! Lots of love and best wishes from me and Lucy and all of us across the ditch.
— Malcolm Turnbull (@TurnbullMalcolm)
TheÌýÌýreports that Jacinda has been flooded with support by people online, following her pregnancy announcement.
TheÌýÌýhas highlighted Ardern's fight for a woman's right to privacy regarding baby plans, shortly before she conceived baby Ardern Gayford.
Ìýpoints out that the father-to-be, keen fisherman Clarke Gayford, will be a stay-at-home dad when Ardern returns to her government duties after parental leave.
Wishing & all the best as they expect their 1st child in June: a super busy year coming up & much to look forward to. Every should have the choice of combining family & career.
— Helen Clark (@HelenClarkNZ)
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TheÌýÌýhas also reported on the news, also highlighting that Gayford will be a stay-at-home dad.
Ìýreports on Ardern's pregnancy, writing about how she knew of the pregnancy on October 13, during the talks to form the coalition government.
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