In a surprising announcement, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie have revealed that they are separating.
The news has left many people speculating about the reasons behind their decision, with some pointing to Sophie’s appearance on Meghan Markle’s Spotify podcast as a possible cause.
During the podcast episode titled “Good Wife, Bad Wife, Good Mom, Bad Mom” on Markle’s Failed Archetypes podcast in November 2022, Sophie Gregoire Trudeau, referred to as Soph, spoke candidly about breaking away from traditional feminine domestic roles.
She expressed the desire for women to be free to embrace their true selves, as they often bear the majority of household and childcare responsibilities.
Markle described Sophie as a dear friend and praised her strength in the face of family, home, and public pressures.
However, some royal fans believe that this conversation somehow led to the deterioration of the Trudeau’s marriage.
Prior to the podcast, the public perceived Trudeau and Sophie as having a strong relationship, making the sudden announcement of their separation even more surprising.
Many began to blame Meghan for ruining their marriage.
Interestingly, during the podcast, Sophie never hinted at any marital issues.
It was only nine months later, in an Instagram post, that Trudeau announced their separation.
He wrote, “Hi everyone.
Sophie and I would like to share the fact that after many meaningful and difficult conversations, we’ve made the decision to separate.
As always, we remain a close family with deep love and respect for each other and for everything we’ve built and we will continue to build.
For the well-being of our children, we ask that you respect our privacy.”
Trudeau and Sophie have been married since 2005 and have three children together, the youngest being 9 years old.
Sophie, who was childhood friends with Trudeau’s late brother Michael, had a successful career in television before becoming the first lady of Canada.
The couple’s relationship began in 2003, and they got engaged shortly after reconnecting as adults.
The news of their separation has also sparked speculation about Meghan Markle’s involvement.
Some wonder if she will now pursue Justin Trudeau, as she has been linked to him in memes circulating online.
According to the book “Finding Freedom,” Meghan and Sophie became friends in 2016.
They had previously met at the One Young World Summit in Ottawa, where Sophie’s husband, Justin Trudeau, was also present.
The authors claim that Meghan was intrigued by Sophie’s transition from an entertainment news correspondent to a beloved first lady, while avoiding controversy.
In January 2020, there were rumors that Justin Trudeau may have hinted at Meghan and Harry’s departure from the royal family through a cryptic tweet.
Diplomatic sources even suggest that Trudeau and Sophie were consulted about the couple’s decision before other members of the royal family, including the Queen.
As the news of Trudeau and Sophie’s separation continues to unfold, many are left wondering about the future of their relationship and the potential impact on Canadian politics.
Only time will tell how this chapter in their lives will unfold, but for now, they ask for privacy and respect during this difficult time.