Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada has announced the plan to part ways with his wife, Sophie, after being with her for 18 years in marriage.
Trudeau, who made this announcement on Instagram on Wednesday, August 2, cited “many meaningful and difficult conversations”.
Having been married since 2005, the couple share three children.
Trudeau wrote via social media on Wednesday: “Sophie and I would like to share the fact that after many meaningful and difficult conversations, we have made the decision to separate.
“As always, we remain a close family with deep love and respect for each other and for everything we have built and we will continue to build. For the well-being of our children, we ask that you respect our and their privacy.”
His office also released a statement to confirm they had reached a legal agreement, and his 48-year-old wife will leave.
It said: “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.
“They remain a close family, and Sophie and the Prime Minister are focused on raising their kids in a safe, loving, and collaborative environment. The family will be together on vacation beginning next week.”
