Former Prime Minister Paul Keating's daughter Alexandra is 'happily' dating British director Rupert Sanders

Former Prime Minister Paul Keating's daughter Alexandra is dating British film director Rupert Sanders.

Their relationship was confirmed to The Daily Telegraph by Sydney artist Oliver Watts, who painted a portrait of the pair when they enjoyed a sailing trip around Sydney's Rose Bay, earlier this year. The painting was entered in this year's Archibald Prize. 

Oliver, who is a friend of Alexandra and Rupert, spoke highly of the two and explained that his artwork captured 'a tender conversation piece of a couple'.  

New love: Former Prime Minister Paul Keating's daughter Alexandra is 'happily' dating British director Rupert Sanders. Pictured left to right is Katherine Keating with her sister Alexandra

New love: Former Prime Minister Paul Keating's daughter Alexandra is 'happily' dating British director Rupert Sanders. Pictured left to right is Katherine Keating with her sister Alexandra

He added: 'She (Alexandra) is happy that Rupert is her boyfriend.'  

Watts titled his painting 'Alexandra Keating and Rupert Sanders on a Yacht in Sydney Harbour.'  

Daily Mail Australia has contacted Alexandra Keating and Rupert Sanders' representatives for comment.

Happy: Their relationship was confirmed to The Daily Telegraph by Sydney artist Oliver Watts, who painted a portrait of the pair when they enjoyed a sailing trip around Sydney's Rose Bay, earlier this year. The painting was entered in this year's Archibald Prize. Pictured is Rupert in 2017

Happy: Their relationship was confirmed to The Daily Telegraph by Sydney artist Oliver Watts, who painted a portrait of the pair when they enjoyed a sailing trip around Sydney's Rose Bay, earlier this year. The painting was entered in this year's Archibald Prize. Pictured is Rupert in 2017

Controversy:  Alexandra is the younger sister of Katherine Keating, who was caught up in the Jeffrey Epstein sex scandal last year, after photos emerged of her waving goodbye to Prince Andrew at Epstein's New York home in 2010. Pictured left to right is Katherine and Alexandra Keating in 2017

Controversy:  Alexandra is the younger sister of Katherine Keating, who was caught up in the Jeffrey Epstein sex scandal last year, after photos emerged of her waving goodbye to Prince Andrew at Epstein's New York home in 2010. Pictured left to right is Katherine and Alexandra Keating in 2017

Alexandra is the younger sister of Katherine Keating, who was caught up in the Jeffrey Epstein sex scandal last year, after photos emerged of her waving goodbye to Prince Andrew at Epstein's New York home in 2010.

Daily Mail Australia is not suggesting Katherine Keating, who was friends of the Prince, knew of any of Epstein's offenses.

Paul Keating shares four children with his former wife Annita van Lersel, including son Patrick and daughters Caroline, Katherine and Alexandra.

Former first family: Paul Keating shares four children with his former wife Annita van Lersel, including son Patrick and daughters Caroline, Katherine and Alexandra. Pictured together in 1993

Former first family: Paul Keating shares four children with his former wife Annita van Lersel, including son Patrick and daughters Caroline, Katherine and Alexandra. Pictured together in 1993

Over: Rupert made headlines in 2012 after he was photographed with Kristen Stewart, who was the star of his film Snow White and the Huntsman. The photographs led to the eventual breakdown of his marriage to model Liberty Ross (left)

Over: Rupert made headlines in 2012 after he was photographed with Kristen Stewart, who was the star of his film Snow White and the Huntsman. The photographs led to the eventual breakdown of his marriage to model Liberty Ross (left)

Rupert made headlines in 2012 after he was photographed with Kristen Stewart, who was the star of his film Snow White and the Huntsman.

The photographs led to the eventual breakdown of his marriage to model Liberty Ross.

For Kristen, it led to her split with her then-boyfriend, Twilight co-star Robert Pattinson. 

Split: For Kristen, it led to her split with her then-boyfriend, Twilight co-star Robert Pattinson. Pictured left to right is Chris Hemsworth, Kristen Stewart and Rupert Sanders on the set of Snow White and The Huntsman

Split: For Kristen, it led to her split with her then-boyfriend, Twilight co-star Robert Pattinson. Pictured left to right is Chris Hemsworth, Kristen Stewart and Rupert Sanders on the set of Snow White and The Huntsman

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