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Australian billionaire Robert Whyte, 81, is reportedly engaged to his much-younger girlfriend Alessandra Eddy, 38. 

Whyte, who is the country's 141st richest man, proposed to the fashion brand owner The Sunday Telegraph days before they attended the annual Gold Dinner - the most exclusive charity gala in Australia.

The proposal was kept a closely guarded secret by the couple during the event, the report claims. 

Eddy, a prominent figure in Sydney's social scene and single mother, is known for her role on the committee of the Gold Dinner.

At the event, she was seen engaging with guests but apparently chose to conceal her new engagement ring.