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Luke Humphries proposed to his partner Kayley Jones in a 'perfect moment' overlooking the New York City skyline on Thursday.
'Cool Hand Luke' popped the question on the observation deck of The Edge in Manhattan, which overlooks the iconic Empire State Building.
The pair shared the news on Instagram, posting several pictures of Humphries, 29, bending the knee, while several members of the sporting world have taken to the social media platform to congratulate the couple.
In a separate image, the pair are seen kissing after Jones said yes, before she showed off her new engagement ring, holding her hand out in front of the New York skyline.
'A moment that I’ve been waiting to do for some time now.. just wanted to wait until that perfect moment!' Humphries wrote on his Instagram.
Luke Humphries (right) has proposed to his partner Kayley Jones (left) in New York City
Humphries bent the knee on the observation desk of The Edge in Manhattan, overlooking the Empire State Building
The pair shared a kiss after Kayley said yes, with Humphries calling the moment 'perfect'
'Today was that time. Up The Edge in New York all by ourselves I popped the question, proud to say Kayley said yes!'
The couple subsequently posted several snaps of themselves watching the New York Rangers ice hockey team take on the Florida Panthers at Maddison Square Gardens.
The PDC World Darts Champion, Humphries, was beaten last Thursday in the Premier League Darts final by Luke 'The Nuke' Littler, with the teenage darts sensation hitting a nine-dart finish on his way to an 11-7 win.
Littler led the congratulations to the couple on Instagram writing: 'Congratulations mate' before adding a 'love heart emoji.'
The PDC have also sent their best wishes to the pair, with Humphries appearing to post a picture of a bottle of Moet Champagne stood on his Instagram story, which was captioned: 'Thanks guys! @officialpdc.'
The darts organisation also posted a picture on their X (formerly Twitter timeline to congratulate the couple, saying: 'A special moment for Luke Humphries and his new fiance Kayley.'
Humphries, a boyhood Leeds United fan, was also congratulated by several of the Yorkshire club's players from past and present.
Kayley posed for a photo of her engagement ring, holding her hand aloft infront of the New York skyline
Humphries was congratulated by Luke Littler on Instagram, with the teenager writing 'congrats mate' with a 'love heart emoji'
Some reports claim that the pair have been together since they were teenagers
Many names from the darts world and the wider world of sport have congratulated the couple
PDC Darts had also sent the couple a bottle of Moet Champagne to congratulate them
PDC Darts delivered their congratulations to the couple on X (formerly Twitter) writing: 'A special moment for Luke Humphries and his new fiance Kayley'
Later that evening the pair appeared to be in attendance to watch the New York Rangers ice hockey team at Maddison Square Gardens
Humphries, a Leeds fan, was also congratulated by several Leeds players from past and present
Defender Liam Cooper took to Instagram to write, 'Congratulations mate.' Northern Irish winger Stuart Dallas also added, 'Congratulations pal.'
Former Leeds manager and player Simon Grayson also delivered a message to the couple, writing on Instagram: 'Congrats to you both' adding a 'heart eyes emoji'.
Humphries and Jones have been posting several pictures of their trip to New York this week enjoying all the sights of the city.
According to The Sun, Some reports claim that the pair have been together since they were teenagers. The pair also have a son together.
Humphries, meanwhile, is due back on the oche at the US Darts Masters this week. He'll take on Canadian star David Cameron on Saturday in the round of 16, while Littler will take on Matt Campbell.
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