Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie are separating after 18 years of marriage. Here's a complete timeline of their relationship.

Maria NoyenAug 5, 2023, 15:15 IST

Sophie Grégoire Trudeau and Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau speak at the 2017 Juno Awards at Canadian Tire Centre on April 2, 2017 in Ottawa, Canada.George Pimentel/Getty Images

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie Grégoire Trudeau are separating.
The couple was married for 18 years. They have three children: Xavier, Ella-Grace, and Hadrien.

Justin Trudeau and Sophie Grégoire Trudeau met as kids, but only began a romantic relationship after reconnecting as adults in the early 2000s.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Sophie Grégoire Trudeau during the G20 Summit on July 7, 2017, in Hamburg, Germany.Mikhail Svetlov/Getty Images

2005: The couple tied the knot in front of friends and family at a church wedding in Montreal.

Justin Trudeau and Sophie Grégoire Trudeau at the Sainte-Madeleine D'Outremont Church, Montreal, after their wedding on May 28, 2005.Bernard Weil/Toronto Star via Getty Images

2007: As Justin's political career took off, Sophie began transitioning away from entertainment reporting.

Justin Trudeau kisses Sophie Grégoire Trudeau at the Liberal nomination meeting in Montreal in April, 2007.REUTERS/Shaun Best

October 2007: Justin and Sophie welcome their first child, Xavier.

Justin Trudeau, Sophie Gregoire Trudeau, and their son Xavier on April 9, 2017, in Vimy, FranceTim Rooke - Pool/Getty Images

February 2009: The couple welcome their second child, Ella-Grace.

Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie kiss their daughter Ella-Grace during the Liberal Stampede breakfast during the 100th anniversary of the Calgary Stampede in Calgary on July 7, 2012.REUTERS/Todd Korol

2013: Justin won the leadership of the Liberal Party of Canada with Sophie by his side.

Justin Trudeau and Sophie Gregoire Trudeau after he won the leadership of the Liberal Party of Canada in Ottawa April 14, 2013.REUTERS/Blair Gable

2013: The couple also celebrated the political win with their children.

Justin Trudeau, Sophie Gregoire Trudeau, Xavier, and Ella-Grace react after he was named the new leader of the Liberal Party of Canada in Ottawa on April 14, 2013.REUTERS/Blair Gable

February 2014: The couple welcomed their youngest son, Hadrien Trudeau.

Justin Trudeau, Sophie Gregoire Trudeau and their children Hadrien, Ella-Grace, and Xavier in Montreal on October 19, 2015.NICHOLAS KAMM/AFP via Getty Images

2014: Justin wrote about Sophie and their marriage in his memoir "Common Ground."

Justin Trudeau at the Royal York Hotel in Toronto, Canada on November 27, 2014.Steve Russell/Toronto Star via Getty Images

2015: Sophie joined Justin on the campaign trail as he sought election as Canada's prime minister.

Justin Trudeau and Sophie Gregoire Trudeau at a campaign rally in Brampton, Ontario, Canada October 4, 2015.REUTERS/Mark Blinch

2015: Sophie said "no marriage is easy" during an interview with Global News.

Sopie Grégoire Trudeau at Toronto's Fairmont Royal Hotel on Wednesday April 10, 2013.Tara Walton/Toronto Star via Getty Images

October 2015: Justin and Sophie shared a sweet moment as he gave his victory speech after being elected prime minister of Canada.

Justin Trudeau and Sophie Gregoire Trudeau in Montreal, Quebec, October 19, 2015.REUTERS/Chris Wattie

November 2015: Justin was sworn in as Canada's 23rd prime minister with Sophie by his side.

Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie Gregoire hold hands before he was sworn-in as Canada's 23rd prime minister during a ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa on November 4, 2015.REUTERS/Chris Wattie

March 2016: Sophie and Justin visited the Obamas at the White House, marking the first official visit to the White House made by a Canadian prime minister in nearly 20 years.

U.S. President Barack Obama (R), Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, U.S. first lady Michelle Obama and Sophie Gregoire Trudeau (L) pose from a balcony as they take part in an arrival ceremony for the Trudeau's at the White House in Washington March 10, 2016.REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

March 2016: Sophie and Justin visited the Obamas at the White House, marking the first official visit to the White House made by a Canadian prime minister in nearly 20 years.

September 2016: Justin and Sophie also developed a friendship with Prince William and Kate Middleton during the royals' tour of Canada.

Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, his wife Sophie Gregoire Trudeau, Britain's Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, react while watching children play during a visit to the Immigrant Services Society in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, September 25, 2016.REUTERS/Chris Wattie

2018: The couple and their children found themselves in hot water during a state visit to India where they faced accusations of cultural appropriation.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Sophie Gregoire Trudeau, Ella Grace, Hadrien, and Xavier during their visit to Gandhi Ashram in Ahmedabad, India, February 19, 2018REUTERS/Amit Dave

2019: Sophie once again joined Justin on stage after he was re-elected as Canada's prime minister in 2019.

Liberal leader and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau kisses his wife Sophie Gregoire Trudeau after the federal election at the Palais des Congres in Montreal, Quebec, Canada October 22, 2019.REUTERS/Carlo Allegri

2021: The couple held hands as they received their COVID-19 vaccines together.

Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau holds hands with his wife Sophie Gregoire before being inoculated with AstraZeneca's vaccine against coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at a pharmacy in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada April 23, 2021.REUTERS/Blair Gable

2021: Justin spoke out against a protestor who shouted obscenities about him and Sophie before an interview.

Canada's Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks as his wife Sophie Gregoire Trudeau shields her eyes from the sun during an election campaign stop in Montreal, Quebec, Canada September 16, 2021.REUTERS/Carlos Osorio

November 2022: Sophie appeared on Meghan Markle's "Archetypes" podcast and said women "long to be free in who we are."

Sophie Grégoire Trudeau attends World Eating Disorders Action Day Luncheon 2023 National Alliance For Eating Disorders x Mental Health Coalition at United Nations on June 2, 2023, in New York City.Jared Siskin/Getty Images for National Alliance for Eating Disorders

August 2023: Justin and Sophie announced they are separating after 18 years of marriage.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and wife Sophie Gregoire Trudeau attend a Canada Day event in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada July 1, 2023.REUTERS/Blair Gable

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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie are separating after 18 years of marriage. Here's a complete timeline of their relationship.

Justin Trudeau and Sophie Grégoire Trudeau met as kids, but only began a romantic relationship after reconnecting as adults in the early 2000s.

2005: The couple tied the knot in front of friends and family at a church wedding in Montreal.

2007: As Justin's political career took off, Sophie began transitioning away from entertainment reporting.

October 2007: Justin and Sophie welcome their first child, Xavier.

February 2009: The couple welcome their second child, Ella-Grace.

2013: Justin won the leadership of the Liberal Party of Canada with Sophie by his side.

2013: The couple also celebrated the political win with their children.

February 2014: The couple welcomed their youngest son, Hadrien Trudeau.

2014: Justin wrote about Sophie and their marriage in his memoir "Common Ground."

2015: Sophie joined Justin on the campaign trail as he sought election as Canada's prime minister.

2015: Sophie said "no marriage is easy" during an interview with Global News.

October 2015: Justin and Sophie shared a sweet moment as he gave his victory speech after being elected prime minister of Canada.

November 2015: Justin was sworn in as Canada's 23rd prime minister with Sophie by his side.

March 2016: Sophie and Justin visited the Obamas at the White House, marking the first official visit to the White House made by a Canadian prime minister in nearly 20 years.

September 2016: Justin and Sophie also developed a friendship with Prince William and Kate Middleton during the royals' tour of Canada.

2018: The couple and their children found themselves in hot water during a state visit to India where they faced accusations of cultural appropriation.

2019: Sophie once again joined Justin on stage after he was re-elected as Canada's prime minister in 2019.

2021: The couple held hands as they received their COVID-19 vaccines together.

2021: Justin spoke out against a protestor who shouted obscenities about him and Sophie before an interview.

November 2022: Sophie appeared on Meghan Markle's "Archetypes" podcast and said women "long to be free in who we are."

August 2023: Justin and Sophie announced they are separating after 18 years of marriage.