Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Announces Separation from Wife of 18 Years

By Lily Hackett August 2, 2023

Canada’s powerhouse couple, Justin Trudeau and Sophie Grégoire, have shared the unfortunate decision to end their 18-year marriage.

The Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, 51, has shaken the political and social landscape with an Instagram post announcing the end of his 18-year marital journey with Sophie Grégoire. The announcement comes following a close to a decade of Trudeau's service in the top office in the country.

The unexpected news arrived in an Instagram post, where he said, “Sophie and I would like to share the fact that after many meaningful and difficult conversations, we have made the decision to separate.” He added, “As always, we remain a close family with deep love and respect for each other and for everything we have built and will continue to build.”

Trudeau has served as Canada’s Prime Minister since 2015 and is preparing for another federal election. The high-profile couple tied the knot almost two decades ago in 2005. They have brought up three children during their marriage.

The connection news came as Trudeau and Grégoire made an impressive appearance at Westminster Abbey for the coronation ceremony of Britain's King Charles III in London on May 6, 2023.

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