Crown Prince Leka II of Albania is engaged to longtime girlfriend, Blerta Celibashi, the royal palace has announced.

Leka II is the Crown Prince of the non-ruling Albanian monarchy, as the only child of Sydney-born Crown Princess Susan (nee Susan Cullen-Ward), who met Albanian King Leka I at a dinner party in 1975.

Leka, 43, first went public with his relationship in September 2024 after finalising his divorce from actress Elia Zharaia, with whom he shares daughter Princess Geraldine.

“The engagement was joyfully celebrated on 11 October 2025, in Ksamil, Southern Albania, in the presence of family and close friends,” the royal household said in a statement.

“The Royal Family shares their happiness with the Albanian people and extends heartfelt gratitude to all who have conveyed their k

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