Shakira appears to be in a good mood as she jokes around in Rome with her sons Milan and Sasha, while her ex-boyfriend Gerard Piqué spends a romantic weekend away with his current partner Clara Chia.

Shakira appeared cheerful as she spent quality time with her sons Milan, nine, and Sasha, seven, in Rome on Thursday.Family fun: Shakira seemed in high spirits as she enjoyed some quality time with sons Milan, nine, and Sasha, seven, in Rome on Thursday

During their family holiday, they explored the Colosseum together, with Shakira opting for a casual look in a black beanie hat and glasses, paired with a black and red hoodie, loose jogging bottoms, and vibrant scarlet trainers.Loving life: The family have been on holiday in Rome and continued with their sightseeing together as they visited the Colosseum

In a rare moment behind the lens, Shakira captured photos of her sons enjoying the historic monument. Meanwhile, her estranged husband Gerard Pique was seen in Prague with his new girlfriend Clara Chia, enjoying a romantic getaway along with Gerard’s brother Marc and sister-in-law Maria Valls.Low-key look: Shakira was dressed down for the occasion, going incognito in a black beanie hat and glasses

The couple, who announced their separation in June after 11 years together, recently finalized a child custody agreement in court. Gerard, who retired from football emotionally last month, reportedly agreed to Shakira’s plans to relocate to Miami with their children next year to avoid a prolonged legal dispute.Looking good: She wrapped up by donning a black and red hoodie that she paired with loose jogging bottoms and scarlet trainersSnap happy: While she's usually the centre of attention at events, this time Shakira was behind the camera as she snapped photographs of her sons at the monumentCovering up: A brief downpour put a dampening on the outingAnimated: They were full of energy at the siteChirpy: The mother-of-two was enjoying some quality time with her sons

As part of their custody arrangement, Gerard will reportedly spend ten days a month with their sons, as well as specified holiday periods in the United States. The couple has also decided to sell their exclusive Barcelona mansion where they raised their children.