Karl and Cassie Lokko has released a joint statement to announce that they will be going their separate ways.

Back in 2016, they shared their 'feature film wedding' to the world and broke the internet with the footage.

In the statement, they admitted that lockdown had been "tough" and went on to say that they will now be focusing on their "friendship and co-parenting Lyan".

They stressed that this was a mutual decision, and was not "fuelled by infidelity or abuse". The decision was made last year by the ex-couple, and the statement also revealed that the late diagnosis of Karl's neuro difference also had an impact.

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They have no concerns about Lyan being affected negativley by the decision, due to their family having "love in abudance for eachother" which Lyan is surrounded by, and this love makes them confident that they can "navigate the unknown".

They went on to thank everyone for all of their support and prayers throughout the situation.

In an interview with Essence, it was revealed the Cassie and Karl met in Church. Cassie said that Karl was "definitely" the main "instigator" and the relationship blossomed from there.

When asked what made their love story unique, Cassie said: "It's a story birthed in pain but our faith and love for God has given us hope and given so many others a renewed belief in young black love"

Karl Lokko is an ex gang member, and grew up on a council estate as a 'Brixton Boy'. He has dramatically changed things around, and now works with the Branson Family as a philanthropist.

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Speaking on his experience, he said: "At nine I wanted to be a forensic pathologist. At 10 I wanted to be a vet, at 11 an astronaut. At 12 wanted to be the most notorious gang member in London. What went wrong? Was it me? Or them? Whoever they are. Was it a system? Was it meant to happen? Should I be held accountable? I don't know, but it happened to me. I've been shot at more times than I've had birthdays. But I'm not a victim. I've been victimised."

In an article written by Richard Branson himself in 2019, he referred to Karl's poetry as "mesmerising"

Cassie Lokko recieved further media attention when she attended the Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

Karl does not only work with Prince Harry as a personal advisor, but they are also close friends.

The ex-couple were invited to the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, at the time Cassie was eight months pregnant.

We wish the Lokko family all the best in this next chapter of their lives!