"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," said Trudeau in the post, which was also shared by Gregoire Trudeau's account.For the well-being of their children, the Trudeaus asked Canadians to respect the family's privacy at this time. The prime minister and Gregoire Trudeau have three children: Xavier who is 15, Ella-Grace who is 14, and Hadrien who is nine. In a separate release, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) confirmed that the pair have "signed a legal separation agreement."