Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday announced that he and his wife Sophie were separating.
Trudeau made the announcement in an Instagram post.
"Sophie and I would like to share the fact that after many meaningful and difficult conversations, we have made the decision to separate," Trudeau wrote.
"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," he continued.
"For the well-being of our children, we ask that you respect our and their privacy. Thank you."
