The 33-year-old singer has announced she will step away from public life following the conclusion of the Eternal Sunshine tour, which ends in London on September 1. In a message posted to Instagram at the end of the tour’s North American leg, she wrote: "Thank you, chicago … london, i cannot wait to see you soon. Grande said her decision to take a break from public life came from "a thoughtful and empowered place" and was "not a reactive or impulsive thing". In her earlier post reflecting on the tour, the singer expressed gratitude for the experience. Grande said: "i love you … i cannot believe that this concludes the north american leg of the eternal sunshine tour.