She may be surrounded by luxury and the trappings of high office, but in France, the first lady’s lot is not a happy one. Continue reading…
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Valerie Trierweiler speaks publicly for first time since split with Hollande
Valérie Trierweiler has broken a two-day silence since her split from the French president, François Hollande, saying she intends to continue her public profile working for charity. Continue reading…
Francois Hollande tries to put soap opera separation behind him
The main players in France’s presidential soap opera attempted to turn the page on Sunday after François Hollande put an end to his decade-long relationship with the first lady after revelations about his affair with an actress. Continue reading…
Valerie Trierweiler: A day in the life of France’s unofficial First Lady
The role of First Lady of France is not constitutionally defined. She has no specific legal status. Officially, she doesn’t exist.
But when Valérie Trierweiler, a career woman who was not married to the President, arrived at the Elysée Palace, it posed double trouble for the palace protocol. Continue reading…
Anne Penketh 