Photos show Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau as couple

Pop star Katy Perry and former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have been photographed together as a couple, confirming months of romance speculation.

The pair were seen kissing and embracing aboard Perry's 24-meter yacht off the California coast near Santa Barbara. Perry, 40, wore a black swimsuit while Trudeau, 53, was photographed with his hand on the singer's bottom during their intimate moments on the upper deck.

A passenger on a passing whale-watching boat captured the images late last month, recognizing Trudeau by his distinctive "Haida raven" arm tattoo. The couple first sparked dating rumors in July when seen having dinner together in Montreal.

Both have declined to comment on their relationship status. Trudeau separated from his wife Sophie last year after 18 years of marriage, while Perry shares a daughter with actor Orlando Bloom.