Justin Trudeau’s Post-Prime Minister Life: Main Facts to Know (4 of 5)

The Infamous Sneaker “Scandal”

In his post-political life, Trudeau managed to avoid controversy…at least for a few months anyway. That all changed in May, 2025 when he attended King Charles III’s throne speech decked out in a pair of green and orange Adidas shoes to go along with his two-piece suit. The sight of him in such “loud” footwear set the tabloids on the other side of the pond into a tizzy, with royal traditionalists and outraged fashion police instantly branding the casual look a major protocol faux pas in the presence of the Monarch.

Enjoying His Time as a Father

In the weeks that followed his retirement, he took each of his three children—Xavier, Ella Grace, and Hardien—on separate vacations and shared images of them on social media. In addition, while he and his ex-wife Sophie Grégoire separated in 2023 after 18 years of marriage, they continue to spend vacations and some holidays together, including Thanksgiving.