VANCOUVER, BC - SEPTEMBER 25: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie Gregoire-Trudeau arrive to the Immigrant Services Society, a charitable organisation that provides targeted programs for refugees, women, children and youth, during their Royal Tour of Canada on September 25, 2016 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
Canadian Prime Minister (PM), Justin Trudeau, 51, has announced his separation from wife Sophie Gregoire Trudeau. The PM and his wife Sophie, 48, announced their split on Instagram on Wednesday. They have been married since 2005 and share three children.
The separation was announced in matching posts written in both English and French. The PM’s office also released a statement to confirm they had reached a legal agreement and reveal that the pair will remain amicable, holidaying together soon with their three kids.
“Sophie Gregoire Trudeau has already moved out of the family home to another residence in Ottawa,” the spokesman added.
“They have worked to ensure that all legal and ethical steps with regards to their decision to separate have been taken, and will continue to do so moving forward.”
According to Canada’s Globe and Mail, the pair will share custody of their three children.
Trudeau will remain at Rideau Cottage with the children, but Sophie has already moved to a different property in Ottawa.
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