Showing posts with label Nicolas Sarkozy. Show all posts
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Carla opts for a demure swimsuit as she and Sarko take a dip in the Med
Carla Bruni has stayed somewhat true to her pledge to cover up her fabulous figure.
After her husband, President Nicolas Sarkozy was ridiculed when snapped looking less than svelte as he walked alongside the supermodel on an Egyptian beach, while she looked stunning in a bikini, Carla vowed to cover up.
But this time, Carla saved her husband's political blushes, opting for a demure one-piece swimming costume for a dip in the Mediterranean waters.
Since they started their vacation late last month, the couple have taken a villa on the Cap Negre with Sarkozy's youngest son Louis, 11, and Carla's son Aurélien, seven.
The 53-year-old and his son Louis had a few days break from their holiday to fly to Beijing for the opening ceremony of the 2008 Olympic Games last week.
On Friday, Sarkozy met Chinese President Hu Jintao and other world leaders during his brief visit.
But after flying back to France to join his bride over the weekend, it looked like Sarkozy couldn't wait to get out of his suit and into his swimming trunks.
While 40-year-old Carla initially showed off her figure in a bikini in Egypt, after the embarrassing photos of the couple on the beach appeared on all over the world's press, they vowed to let it never happen again.
As France's first lady she has now opted for a more modest black one-piece.
Despite being 13 years older than his Italian-born wife, it was Sarkozy giving Carla a helping hand as she manoeuvred herself over the slippery rocks into the sea.
Despite being a stone's throw away from the golden sands of Cavaliere beach in the seaside town of Lavandou, the couple opted for a rocky enclave away from the crowds.
The town of Lavandou, which has a 5,600 population, is swarmed by 60,000 holidaymakers every summer.
During the couple's three week holiday, they have been enjoying a host of activities, including snorkelling, sailing, tennis and water-skiing.
The holiday gives the couple some much-needed alone time, who have been forced to balance their whirlwind romance with Sarkozy's demanding political career.
The couple started dating in November and were married in the Élysée Palace in Paris on February 2nd.
Referring to their highly-publicised holiday in Egypt, Carla said: 'He never thought that our going to Egypt would make such a fuss.
'We took three days, and it lasted weeks and weeks (in the press). It looks like we spent five weeks lying on the beach, and we spent two hours. And for one hour he talked with Bernard Kouchner, because they were working hard.
'I said, "Nicolas, it’s not fair that people think you don’t work just because you’ve been wearing jeans with me.”'
After her husband, President Nicolas Sarkozy was ridiculed when snapped looking less than svelte as he walked alongside the supermodel on an Egyptian beach, while she looked stunning in a bikini, Carla vowed to cover up.
But this time, Carla saved her husband's political blushes, opting for a demure one-piece swimming costume for a dip in the Mediterranean waters.
Hold tight: Carla Bruni negotiates the rocky entrance to the sea with the help of attentive husband President Nicolas Sarkozy
Since they started their vacation late last month, the couple have taken a villa on the Cap Negre with Sarkozy's youngest son Louis, 11, and Carla's son Aurélien, seven.
The 53-year-old and his son Louis had a few days break from their holiday to fly to Beijing for the opening ceremony of the 2008 Olympic Games last week.
On Friday, Sarkozy met Chinese President Hu Jintao and other world leaders during his brief visit.
But after flying back to France to join his bride over the weekend, it looked like Sarkozy couldn't wait to get out of his suit and into his swimming trunks.
Kiss off: Nicolas Sarkozy leans in for a kiss with his supermodel wife
While 40-year-old Carla initially showed off her figure in a bikini in Egypt, after the embarrassing photos of the couple on the beach appeared on all over the world's press, they vowed to let it never happen again.
As France's first lady she has now opted for a more modest black one-piece.
Despite being 13 years older than his Italian-born wife, it was Sarkozy giving Carla a helping hand as she manoeuvred herself over the slippery rocks into the sea.
Despite being a stone's throw away from the golden sands of Cavaliere beach in the seaside town of Lavandou, the couple opted for a rocky enclave away from the crowds.
The town of Lavandou, which has a 5,600 population, is swarmed by 60,000 holidaymakers every summer.
Cool down: France's first couple enjoy a dip in the Mediterranean
During the couple's three week holiday, they have been enjoying a host of activities, including snorkelling, sailing, tennis and water-skiing.
The holiday gives the couple some much-needed alone time, who have been forced to balance their whirlwind romance with Sarkozy's demanding political career.
The couple started dating in November and were married in the Élysée Palace in Paris on February 2nd.
Referring to their highly-publicised holiday in Egypt, Carla said: 'He never thought that our going to Egypt would make such a fuss.
'We took three days, and it lasted weeks and weeks (in the press). It looks like we spent five weeks lying on the beach, and we spent two hours. And for one hour he talked with Bernard Kouchner, because they were working hard.
'I said, "Nicolas, it’s not fair that people think you don’t work just because you’ve been wearing jeans with me.”'
Loved-up Sarkozy's decision to marry Carla costs him dearly in the polls
French President Nicolas Sarkozy has suffered a seven-point drop in the polls as his office scheduled a "major announcement" amid reports he is to marry supermodel lover Carla Bruni next month.
The rating slump came as the controversial premier, who divorced his second wife Cecilia in November, struck a flabby contrast to his new girlfriend as they swam in Egypt.
The slide in his approval ratings - which fell below 50 percent for the first time since his election in May - is mainly due to worries over the economy, pollsters CSA reported.
Sarkozy, who is now supported by just 48 per cent of of the French public, is believed to be set to marry Miss Bruni in time for the two to enjoy a state visit to Britain.
Nicolas Sarkozy will marry his supermodel lover Carla Bruni next month - in time for the two to enjoy a state visit to Britain.
The wedding will take place in Paris on February 8 or 9, according to a newspaper owned by a close friend of the French president.
This will be two weeks after Mr Sarkozy celebrates his 53rd birthday, and less than four months after his divorce from his second wife, Cecilia, also a model.
And it is a month before the planned visit to the UK in March, which was proving to be something of a diplomatic headache for the president.
He would have been the first French head of state to visit here without a wife.
And his aides were apparently told that Miss Bruni, as his girlfriend, would not have been eligible to accept the Queen's hospitality.
Today the Palace de l'Elysee - the French White House - said it planned to make a "major announcement", which is espected to reveal the wedding date.
And French government source said yesterday: "The marriage certainly looks as though it will take place in the nick of time."
The date was revealed by the highly influential newspaper Le Journal du Dimanche, which is owned by Mr Sarkozy's friend Arnaud Lagardere.
It recently revealed that the president gave Miss Bruni, 40, an engagement ring on Christmas Day. They had been dating for less than a month.
Miss Bruni, whose former lovers include Mick Jagger and Eric Clapton, had a long-term relationship with philosopher Raphael Enthoven, the father of her son, Aurelien, six.
She is seen as a bit of a man-eater in France, the government source admitted.
"It is clearly not a style which will go down well with the Royal Family, and that is why it is a good thing they will now be married."
Since the Entente Cordiale - the end of centuries of war between Britain and France - was signed in 1904, every French leader invited on a state visit has been accompanied by a First Lady.
The last was in November 2004 when Jacques Chirac and his wife Bernadette arrived to mark the centenary-of the pact's signing.
Mr Sarkozy - and now his wife - will be accorded every privilege of state, from occupying one of Windsor Castle's most lavish state apartments to riding everywhere in a horse-drawn carriage with a guard of honour.
Place settings are already being worked out for a State Banquet in St George's Hall in the castle.
Mr Sarkozy will be expected to reciprocate with a banquet on the last evening of his visit, with the Queen and other members of the Royal Family in attendance.
The source said: "If the President had travelled to see the Queen without a wife it would have been very embarrassing."
It remains unclear what effect a wedding would have on Mr Sarkozy's standing with the French public.
Elected on an unprecedented wave of popularity, his approval rating has fallen after constant reports about his love life and luxurious lifestyle.
The rating slump came as the controversial premier, who divorced his second wife Cecilia in November, struck a flabby contrast to his new girlfriend as they swam in Egypt.
The slide in his approval ratings - which fell below 50 percent for the first time since his election in May - is mainly due to worries over the economy, pollsters CSA reported.
Gut-ted: Nicolas Sarkozy frolicking in the sea with future wife Carla Bruni while polls slump
Sarkozy, who is now supported by just 48 per cent of of the French public, is believed to be set to marry Miss Bruni in time for the two to enjoy a state visit to Britain.
Nicolas Sarkozy will marry his supermodel lover Carla Bruni next month - in time for the two to enjoy a state visit to Britain.
The wedding will take place in Paris on February 8 or 9, according to a newspaper owned by a close friend of the French president.
Ab flab: Sarkozy shows his paunch as he and Bruni stroll down the beach of an Egyptian resort
This will be two weeks after Mr Sarkozy celebrates his 53rd birthday, and less than four months after his divorce from his second wife, Cecilia, also a model.
And it is a month before the planned visit to the UK in March, which was proving to be something of a diplomatic headache for the president.
He would have been the first French head of state to visit here without a wife.
Plump slump: Sarkozy has been accused of losing credibility over his romance
And his aides were apparently told that Miss Bruni, as his girlfriend, would not have been eligible to accept the Queen's hospitality.
Today the Palace de l'Elysee - the French White House - said it planned to make a "major announcement", which is espected to reveal the wedding date.
And French government source said yesterday: "The marriage certainly looks as though it will take place in the nick of time."
The date was revealed by the highly influential newspaper Le Journal du Dimanche, which is owned by Mr Sarkozy's friend Arnaud Lagardere.
It recently revealed that the president gave Miss Bruni, 40, an engagement ring on Christmas Day. They had been dating for less than a month.
Miss Bruni, whose former lovers include Mick Jagger and Eric Clapton, had a long-term relationship with philosopher Raphael Enthoven, the father of her son, Aurelien, six.
FIrst lady to be: Carla with French president Nicolas Sarkozy on holiday in Jordan
She is seen as a bit of a man-eater in France, the government source admitted.
"It is clearly not a style which will go down well with the Royal Family, and that is why it is a good thing they will now be married."
Since the Entente Cordiale - the end of centuries of war between Britain and France - was signed in 1904, every French leader invited on a state visit has been accompanied by a First Lady.
The last was in November 2004 when Jacques Chirac and his wife Bernadette arrived to mark the centenary-of the pact's signing.
Sarkozy has been playing happy families of his own with girlfriend Carla Bruni and her son, Aurelien Enthoven, from a previous relationship. Here they are pictured in the ancient Nabatean city of Petra on a private visit to the country
Mr Sarkozy - and now his wife - will be accorded every privilege of state, from occupying one of Windsor Castle's most lavish state apartments to riding everywhere in a horse-drawn carriage with a guard of honour.
Place settings are already being worked out for a State Banquet in St George's Hall in the castle.
Mr Sarkozy will be expected to reciprocate with a banquet on the last evening of his visit, with the Queen and other members of the Royal Family in attendance.
The marriage will solve a diplomatic headache because Mr Sarkozy was set to be the first ever French head of state to visit Britain without a wife in March
The source said: "If the President had travelled to see the Queen without a wife it would have been very embarrassing."
It remains unclear what effect a wedding would have on Mr Sarkozy's standing with the French public.
Elected on an unprecedented wave of popularity, his approval rating has fallen after constant reports about his love life and luxurious lifestyle.
Bride-to-be: Carla Bruni, modelling swimwear in 1991
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