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'Best day!': Lorde's delight as her parents get engaged after 30 years together on family trip to Niagara Falls

Published: 01:24 EST, 17 June 2014 | Updated: 03:34 EST, 17 June 2014

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It's certainly been a long time coming for singer Lorde.

The 17-year-old's parents have gotten engaged after 30 years together and the singer couldn't contain her excitment, taking to Twitter to spread the news.

'BEST DAY - went to niagara falls - my dad proposed to my mum after almost 30 years together.' the popstar said followed by a bunch of emoticons.

Plenty to smile about! Lorde's mum and dad got engaged on Monday, after 30 years together (pictured: Lorde with her mum Sonja at the Grammys this year)

Spreading the news: Lorde announces the happy news of her parents engagement on Twitter on Monday

Lorde's dad Vic O'Connor presenter her mum Sonja Yelich with a diamond ring during the romantic proposal.

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'Inevitable response yes i know i have seen a diamond now' the singer continued posting on Twitter after a deluge of congratulations messages from fans.

The family were in Canada where Lorde performed at the MuchMusic Video Awards in Toronto on Sunday.

The Royals singer also took home the award for International Video of the Year for her hit song.

More awards! Lorde took home the trophy for International Video of the Year at the Canadian MuchMusic Video Awards in Toronto on Sunday

Light fantastic! Lorde's performance at the MuchMusic Video Awards featured a lamp, which ended up stealing her spotlight

Fan favourite: Lorde performed her new hits Tennis Court and Team at the MuchMusic Video Awards in Toronto on Sunday

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nerdy0, London-NYC, United States, 9 hours ago

which one is Lorde?

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Liberal, Orlando, United States, 13 hours ago

Very cool for her family. I adore Lorde.

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RichardFromNZ, Auckland, New Zealand, 19 hours ago

Sonja Yelich is a poet. Her earlier writings are very similar to Lorde's song lyrics. I wonder who really write's Lorde's music.

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brittn, Austin Tx, United States, 18 hours ago

A talent that can be passed on..or even learned from a parent.

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bondgirl, Sunrise, United States, 20 hours ago

What's the point after 30 years? You're considered ''common law'' anyway. It almost seems hypocritical after raising a family and refusing to submit to convention for whatever reasons you had, to suddenly jump into something that wasn't necessary when your kids were young.

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garden gal, taylorsville, United States, 20 hours ago

I do not know about New Zealand law but in the USA if the parents are together that long they have common law marriage so most of the laws that apply to long married couple apply to those folks who have live together for a long time. It is nice though they decided to be fully committed

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George, Casterly Rock, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba, 20 hours ago

every state is different

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MariaH, Kapiti, New Zealand, 17 hours ago

Of course NZ has common law marriages (probably before most other countries). Maybe, just maybe it was for romantic reasons....

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Sheripres, Parma Heights, United States, 21 hours ago

I don't think Marriage is NEEDED for anyone. It is a choice they WANT to do. I think her parents got married for legality reasons. It is unfortunate you HAVE to be married for certain laws to stand in your favor. I am speaking as an American, so I don't know the laws of other countries. And just because she posted that her dad proposed to her mom, it does not mean she is so excited that she could now die. She is happy just like she was happy on her 10th birthday. I doubt she is happier now that her parents are going to get married.

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lisa, new haven, 21 hours ago

When people say "our kids don't care if we get married or not", here is proof positive that they do. On a side note, I'd love to have hair like Lorde's - it's absolutely gorgeous!

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Ruth, Cambridge, 22 hours ago

Her father obviously is the decisive sort. A real risk taker and good at commitment - not! Instead of getting excited she should be telling her mother to go for an adult man.

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cher, winnipeg, 21 hours ago

Firstly, what makes you think it's the father who didn't want to get married all these years? And secondly, who cares? They've been together for 30 years, so they're doing better than some people who get married right off the hop and have a huge ceremony, only to divorce 5 years later.

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jbee, atlanta-ga, United States, 23 hours ago

All of you who say "oh, marriage doesn't matter and who cares about kids out of wedlock, it's the modern age" take note. The girl is ecstatic that her parents are finally getting married - it matters.

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Puzzle, Sydney, Australia, 1 day ago

Why on earths would they bother to marry after so long? It prob has something to do with the fact lords is worth millions now and daddy needs to keep the family close!