Ellie Goulding confirms split from husband Caspar Jopling

Ellie Goulding has announced that she has split from her husband Caspar Jopling.

The 37-year-old Starry Eyed singer, and the 32-year-old art dealer tied the knot at a celebrity-packed ceremony five years ago.

They welcomed a son, Arthur, in 2021.

Posting a statement in an Instagram story, Goulding said she had been left with "no choice" but to publicly announce that they have been separated for "some time".

The Herefordshire-born singer wrote: "In light of recent stories, I feel I have been left with no choice but to let you all know that Caspar and I privately separated some time ago.

"We remain the closest of friends and have been successfully co-parenting with our son's best interests at heart.

"We are committed to protecting our family privacy and thank people in advance for respecting our wishes - we won't be commenting further."

She also shared a story which Jopling had posted on his Instagram account, also confirming their separation.

It read: "Hi people - hope you're having a good day.

"I feel (sadly) that I need to say something on mine and Ellie's current relationship... that I hope more than anything will make any final tabloid speculation disappear.

"Ellie and I made the decision to separate some time ago.

"Our immediate family and close friends have known for some time - otherwise we chose to do what we could to keep this private.

"Ellie and I remain the closest of friends, most importantly 'co-parents' to the best kiddo in the world, Arthur.

"This is the last I want to say on this - and please ask that you respect mine and Ellie's privacy. Thanks a lot. Caspar."

Their glamorous wedding ceremony at York Minster in 2019, featured an impressive guest list ranging from pop stars to royalty.

Celebrities including Katy Perry, Orlando Bloom, James Blunt, Sienna Miller, Jimmy Carr and artist Tracey Emin were in attendance.

Princesses Eugenie and Beatrice were also guests along with their mother Sarah, Duchess of York and Eugenie's husband Jack Brooksbank, who was one of the groomsmen.

The ceremony was followed by a lavish reception at Castle Howard, a stately home near Malton, North Yorkshire.

The couple first became an item in early 2017, getting engaged the following year.

Goulding had previously been in relationships with McFly star Dougie Poynter, radio presenter Greg James, DJ Skrillex and actor Jeremy Irvine, and is also rumoured to have dated singer Ed Sheeran.

She has had four chart-topping albums in the UK, including her most recent collection, Higher Than Heaven, released in 2023.

Goulding toured the UK and Europe late last year with songs from the new album.