Rupert Murdoch to be married a fifth time as engagement to Ann Lesley Smith confirmed

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SUBSCRIBE SUBSCRIBE: £1 FOR 3 MONTHS March, 2023 View in browser Rupert Murdoch to marry for fifth time as he announces engagement to Ann Lesley Smith   Kate Ng Rupert Murdoch and girlfriend Ann Lesley Smith are engaged, just seven months after the News Corp chairman reached a divorce settlement with his now-ex-wife, Jerry Hall. This will mark the 92-year-old's fifth marriage, as he was previously married to Hall, Wendi Murdoch, Anna Murdoch Mann, and Patricia Booker. Murdoch proposed to Smith with an Asscher-cut diamond solitaire ring on St Patrick's Day (Friday 17 March) in New York City, the New York Post has reported.   Read more here OTHER STORIES YOU MIGHT LIKE > Rupert Murdoch spotted in Barbados with new girlfriend Ann-Lesley Smith > 'I was trying to help': How Rupert Murdoch's relationship with Jared Kushner boosted Trump's campaign > Fox News, Rupert Murdoch and backstage Trump whispers: The damning Dominion revelations Enjoying this newsletter? Unlock unlimited, ad-free reading on the website and in The Independent app when you subscribe – plus, benefit from our welcome offer when you join today. We noticed that you might not be registered By registering, you will enjoy limited access to Independent Premium articles, commenting, and virtual events with our leading journalists REGISTER FOR FREE OTHER NEWSLETTERS YOU MIGHT LIKE Climate News Every Friday, 12pm (UK time) Written by Louise Boyle Join now The View from Westminster  Every weekday, 6pm (UK time) Written by John Rentoul Join now If you can spare a minute we'd love your feedback on our newsletters. Join the conversation or follow us Download the free Independent app Please do not reply directly to this email You are currently registered to receive The Independent's Breaking News newsletter. Add us to your safe list of senders.   If you do not want to receive The Independent's Breaking News newsletter, please unsubscribe.   If you no longer wish to receive any newsletters or promotional emails from The Independent, you can unsubscribe here.   This e-mail was sent by Independent Digital News and Media Ltd, 14-18 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AH. Registered in England and Wales with company number 07320345. Read our privacy notice and cookie policy.