Seal, Heidi Klum Confirm Divorce

British singer Seal and German supermodel Heidi Klum have announced the end of their storybook marriage.

The couple confirmed the rumors of divorce in a statement Sunday night to the press.

“While we have enjoyed seven very loving, loyal and happy years of marriage, after much soul-searching we have decided to separate.

We have had the deepest respect for one another throughout our relationship and continue to love each other very much, but we have grown apart.

This is an amicable process and protecting the well-being of our children remains our top priority, especially during this time of transition.

We thank our family, friends, and fans for their kind words of support. And for our children’s sake, we appreciate you respecting our privacy.”

The couple’s fairy tail story began on December 23, 2004 when Seal proposed to Klum on a glacier in Whistler, British Columbia in a hand built quinzee Seal had built.

Every year of their marriage the couple renewed their vows on their wedding anniversary.  “Each year, Heidi and I get remarried,” said Seal.  “It’s a great party, but for about an hour, we go off on our own down to a private beach. We sit there with the kids and read vows to each other as the sun sets. It’s a very special moment to us.”