Barack Obama pens congratulations letter to Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez following engagement

‘This means the world to us’

Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez have received a handwritten letter from Barack Obama congratulating them on their engagement.

Earlier this month, the couple announced their engagement on Instagram in posts that showed off Lopez’s large emerald-cut diamond ring.

On Friday, Rodriguez posted a photograph of a letter penned by the former US president in which he shared his sage advice on how to have a long-lasting marriage.

“Michelle and I just wanted to congratulate you on your engagement,” Obama begins the letter, which is written on letter headed paper.

“After 26 years together, we can say that whatever challenges life may bring, sharing them with someone you love makes it all better. All the best, Barack Obama.”

Rodriguez shared a picture of the letter on Twitter with the caption: “This means the world to us.”

Barack and Michelle Obama married in 1992 after meeting at a Chicago-based law firm.

Meanwhile, the former New York Yankee player and American singer began dating in 2017 before Rodriguez’s proposal.

Last year, Lopez shared a photograph on Instagram of her husband-to-be with Obama at the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference at which the men were both speaking.

"Ooooh...just my Macho and Mr. President hanging out backstage... @arod and @barackobama #obama #legendseries," the singer captioned the photo on Instagram.

Jennifer previously attended the White House Western Inaugural Ball in 2009 during Obama’s presidency with her ex-husband, singer Marc Anthony.