00:00 Remember these pics? Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his family in India in
00:08 the winter of 2018. Picture perfect. But now, things have changed. Justin Trudeau and his
00:18 wife Sophie Gregory Trudeau have announced their separation after 18 years of marriage.
00:26 In statements on Instagram, they revealed the decision came after meaningful and difficult
00:30 conversations and a legal separation agreement has been signed.
00:35 Trudeau, a 51-year-old scion of a prominent political family, took office in 2015, while
00:43 Sophie, a former model and TV host, added star power to the Prime Minister's office.
00:49 The unexpected news has left the public stunned. As the couple once appeared in the pages of
00:55 several global eminent magazines together. As per reports, Sophie Gregory Trudeau will
01:01 reside in separate accommodation in Ottawa, but she intends to spend ample time with the
01:06 children at Redoux Cottage, the official residence of the Prime Minister. Her aim is to provide
01:13 the children with as normal an upbringing as possible, despite the separation.
01:19 At the young age of 43, Trudeau assumed office as Prime Minister in late 2015, and the impeccably
01:25 dressed couple swiftly garnered the world media's attention. In October of the same
01:30 year, the New York Post hailed Sophie as the hottest first lady in the world.
01:40 During their visit to India in February 2018, both of them chose to don colourful costumes
01:45 on most days, which elicited several comments from back home. This personal development,
01:50 however, comes at a time when Trudeau is faced with challenges within his own party and the
01:55 big Khalistan issue that is getting him global flack, including that from India.
02:09 When India confronted Trudeau that Ottawa has not effectively addressed the campaign
02:13 by Khalistani Sikh extremists to establish a separate Khalistan from India, Canadian
02:18 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had restated his administration's unwavering commitment
02:23 to freedom of expression, and this hasn't gone down well with both the parties. Nonetheless,
02:30 for the First Family of Canada, this is certainly a new beginning, and we wish them all the
02:36 very best.
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