Brigitte Macron's daughter speaks out against critics of French President and First Lady's relationship
7 years, 10 months ago

Brigitte Macron's daughter speaks out against critics of French President and First Lady's relationship

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The daughter of France’s new First Lady Brigitte Macron says “jealousy” is behind the “abhorrent” attacks on her mother’s relationship with Emmanuel Macron, who was proclaimed the President of France Sunday morning. The 24-year age gap between Ms Macron, 64, and her husband, 39, has come under much scrutiny, since the French President launched his leadership bid in November 2016, months after founding the En Marche! Discussing the widespread scrutiny of his relationship with his wife, Mr Macron told Le Parisian newspaper earlier this week that “if I had been 20 years older than my wife, nobody would have thought for a single second that I couldn’t be”. French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo also faced criticism over a front cover showing the French President next to a pregnant Brigitte Macron with the caption: “He will do miracles.” Ms Macron tweeted out an image of the front page herself, writing: “Everything that is technically possible is not necessarily desirable or desired.” She also wrote the same day: “I've become accustomed to listening only to those who convey positive messages.”

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Four men being dragged before court after likening the French first lady 'to a paedophile': Trial set after 'malicious comments' made about Brigitte Macron - who is 24 years older than her husband
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Four men being dragged before court after likening the French first lady 'to a paedophile': Trial set after 'malicious comments' made about Brigitte Macron - who is 24 years older than her husband

Daily Mail  

Four men are to go on trial in Paris accused of various things including likening French first lady Brigitte Macron 'to a paedophile'. The future President Macron was just 15 when he began a relationship with the then married mother-of-three, Brigitte Auzière, in 1992, when she his drama teacher at La Providence high school, in their home town of Amiens, …

France: 4 face trial for ‘cyber harassment’ of first lady Brigitte Macron
3 months, 2 weeks ago

France: 4 face trial for ‘cyber harassment’ of first lady Brigitte Macron

Hindustan Times  

Four men will appear in court next year in Paris over allegations they harassed French First Lady Brigitte Macron online, the public prosecutor said Thursday. Brigitte Macron, wife of the French President, filed a complaint in August due to cyber harrassment Disinformation on Macron's gender has circulated on social media for years. Brigitte Macron filed a complaint in August, and …

French first lady helps keep Donald Trump, Bidens apart at Notre Dame reopening
3 months, 3 weeks ago

French first lady helps keep Donald Trump, Bidens apart at Notre Dame reopening

Hindustan Times  

French officials solved an awkward seating dilemma at the Notre Dame cathedral re-opening on Saturday by placing First Lady Brigitte Macron between US President-elect Donald Trump and Joe Biden's wife and daughter in the front row at the ceremony. President Emmanuel Macron's wife Brigitte Macron talks with US President-elect Donald Trump as they sit alongside the daughter of US President …

French preisdent Macron to dissolve parliament, call new elections after defeat by far-right party
9 months, 2 weeks ago

French preisdent Macron to dissolve parliament, call new elections after defeat by far-right party

Hindustan Times  

In a shock move, French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday said he would dissolve parliament and call new legislative elections later this month after he was trounced in European elections by Marine Le Pen's far-right party. In a high-risk political gamble, less than two months before Paris hosts the Olympics, he said lower house elections would be called for June …

Biden calls France ‘our first friend’ as host Macron says, ‘Allied we are and allied we will stay’
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden calls France ‘our first friend’ as host Macron says, ‘Allied we are and allied we will stay’

LA Times  

First Lady Jill Biden, left, President Biden, French President Emmanuel Macron and Brigitte Macron wave during a ceremony at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris on Saturday. President Biden said France was America’s “first friend” at its founding and is one of its closest allies more than two centuries later as he was honored with a state visit Saturday by …

The truth about the vicious rumours that Brigitte Macron was born a man: PAUL BRACCHI reveals the real story of French First Lady's controversial background as her husband is forced to deny them again
1 year ago

The truth about the vicious rumours that Brigitte Macron was born a man: PAUL BRACCHI reveals the real story of French First Lady's controversial background as her husband is forced to deny them again

Daily Mail  

The cute little girl with a pudding bowl haircut sitting on her mother's knee is Brigitte Trogneux. She grew up to be Brigitte Macron, France's first lady, wife of President Emmanuel Macron. The little girl with a pudding bowl haircut sitting on her mother's knee is Brigitte Trogneux, and far left is her brother Jean-Michel Last year, Brigitte won a …

Full details of the explosive court case in which two women falsely said Brigitte Macron was born a man and 'ultra-protected people' were covering it up are revealed after her daughter revives rumours
1 year ago

Full details of the explosive court case in which two women falsely said Brigitte Macron was born a man and 'ultra-protected people' were covering it up are revealed after her daughter revives rumours

Daily Mail  

Two women who falsely claimed French first lady Brigitte Macron was born a man were punished with 'symbolic fines' reduced on appeal, it emerged today. Two women who falsely claimed French first lady Brigitte Macron was born a man were punished with 'symbolic fines' reduced on appeal, it emerged today The future politician was just 15 when he began a …

Brigitte Macron's three children knew their future step-father as the 'crazy boy' from school and were shocked by the abuse their 'forbidden' love sparked - but quickly accepted 'Emmanuel and Mummy'
1 year ago

Brigitte Macron's three children knew their future step-father as the 'crazy boy' from school and were shocked by the abuse their 'forbidden' love sparked - but quickly accepted 'Emmanuel and Mummy'

Daily Mail  

The early months of French President Emmanuel Macron and wife Brigitte's 'forbidden' relationship have rarely been out of the spotlight since his election in 2017. President Macron, 46, and his wife Brigitte, 70 : Brigitte's daughter Tiphaine, a lawyer and novelist, told Paris Match magazine about how the scandal of the French president's 'forbidden' relationship with her mother taught her …

Biden appears to confuse Emmanuel Macron with French leader Francois Mitterrand who died in 1996
1 year, 1 month ago

Biden appears to confuse Emmanuel Macron with French leader Francois Mitterrand who died in 1996

Daily Mail  

Joe Biden appeared to confuse the current French president Emmanuel Macron with his predecessor Francois Mitterrand, who died in 1996, during a Monday speech. Joe Biden appeared to confuse the current French president Emmanuel Macron with his predecessor Francois Mitterrand, who died in 1996, during a speech on Monday While telling an anecdote from the G7 summit in June 2021, …

French President Macron uses broad news conference to show his leadership hasn’t faded
1 year, 2 months ago

French President Macron uses broad news conference to show his leadership hasn’t faded

Associated Press  

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron made a point of showing his leadership hasn’t faded in more than two hours of answering questions at a news conference in which he promised a stronger France to face the world’s challenges. The French president vowed to make France “stronger” to face global crises, announcing plans to deliver more long-range cruise missiles as …

France’s first lady Brigitte thought Emmanuel Macron would ‘fall for someone his own age’
1 year, 4 months ago

France’s first lady Brigitte thought Emmanuel Macron would ‘fall for someone his own age’

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy France’s first lady has revealed …

Brigitte Macron: France's first lady will celebrate her 70th birthday 'under tight security' today
1 year, 11 months ago

Brigitte Macron: France's first lady will celebrate her 70th birthday 'under tight security' today

Daily Mail  

France's first lady Brigitte Macron will be celebrating her 70th birthday under tight security today – because of violent protests against President Emmanuel Macron. France's first lady Brigitte Macron will be celebrating her 70th birthday under tight security today – because of violent protests against President Emmanuel Macron It is exactly a month since Mr Macron announced his flagship retirement …

Brigitte Macron blasts French leftie councils for using 'gender-inclusive' spelling
2 years, 3 months ago

Brigitte Macron blasts French leftie councils for using 'gender-inclusive' spelling

Daily Mail  

Brigitte Macron has warned against 'le wokisme' butchering the French language by left-wing councils trying to enforce gender neutral terms. The First Lady, 69, a former French teacher, added her powerful voice to the raging culture wars among those fiercely defending the language and its masculine and feminine forms, and those who want to make it more inclusive. The wife …

Biden and Macron put on show of detente over economic tensions
2 years, 3 months ago

Biden and Macron put on show of detente over economic tensions

Daily Mail  

Joe Biden and Emmanuel Macron tried to paint over their economic tensions on Thursday when the U.S. President hinted there is room to change the climate subsidies his French counterpart called a threat to Europe. Joe Biden and Emmanuel Macron tried to paint over their economic tensions on Thursday when the U.S. President hinted there is room to change the …

Macron pays respects to the Queen
2 years, 6 months ago

Macron pays respects to the Queen

Daily Mail  

French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte have been spotted in Westminster walking around 'incognito' in sunglasses and trainers to see the queue and share the pain of the British people before changing into formal attire to visit Westminster hall. French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron arrive at Westminster Hall to pay their respects to Britain's …

France President Macron Seeks Allies After Poll Upset As Parliament Session Convenes
2 years, 9 months ago

France President Macron Seeks Allies After Poll Upset As Parliament Session Convenes

News 18  

France’s lower house of parliament reopens Tuesday after an election upset for President Emmanuel Macron whose centrist allies are little closer to building a stable majority, putting Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne’s job potentially on the line. Borne and other senior Macron backers have been trying to win over individual right-wing and moderate left parliamentarians to bolster their ranks, with one …

France’s President Macron inaugurated for second 5-year term
2 years, 10 months ago

France’s President Macron inaugurated for second 5-year term

Associated Press  

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron was inaugurated for a second term on Saturday, vowing to take action to avoid any further escalation of Russia’s war in Ukraine and promising he would promote France and Europe on the world stage. “The time ahead will be that of resolute action for France and for Europe,” Macron said, promising to “take action …

How two-time French President Emmanuel Macron met his wife Brigitte
2 years, 11 months ago

How two-time French President Emmanuel Macron met his wife Brigitte

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. But - Brigitte confided in Paris Match last year …

Wife of French President Emmanuel Macron to take legal action over false claims that she was 'born a man'
3 years, 3 months ago

Wife of French President Emmanuel Macron to take legal action over false claims that she was 'born a man'

Op India  

The wife of the French President Emmanuel Macron, Brigitte Macron plans to launch legal proceedings after unfounded news circulating on social media claimed that Brigitte is a transgender woman whose name at birth was Jean-Michel Trogneux. The rumours reportedly originated on Facebook in March by a user calling themselves “Natacha Rey”, before spreading in the month of October, after a …

First lady of France to sue over Twitter rumours she is a man and called Jean-Michel Trogneux
3 years, 3 months ago

First lady of France to sue over Twitter rumours she is a man and called Jean-Michel Trogneux

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The first lady of France …

French first lady Brigitte Macron is ‘truly ugly,’ says Brazilian minister
5 years, 6 months ago

French first lady Brigitte Macron is ‘truly ugly,’ says Brazilian minister

Hindustan Times  

A Brazilian government minister said French first lady Brigitte Macron was “truly ugly” Thursday, only days after the country’s president appeared to endorse an attack on her appearance. A Brazilian government minister said French first lady Brigitte Macron was “truly ugly”. when he mentioned the French first lady.” Bolsonaro garnered criticism last week when he appeared to agree with a …

Macron slams Bolsonaro’s ‘rude’ comment about wife
5 years, 7 months ago

Macron slams Bolsonaro’s ‘rude’ comment about wife

Al Jazeera  

French president condemns ‘extraordinarily rude’ comments made about his wife, Brigitte, by his Brazilian counterpart. Brazilian women are probably ashamed of President Jair Bolsonaro, his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron said on Monday, hitting back after the Brazilian leader mocked his wife, Brigitte, on Facebook. Bolsonaro responded on Sunday to a Facebook post that compared the looks of his wife Michelle, …

Brigitte Macron says Melania Trump is ‘really fun’ but ‘can’t even go outside’
6 years, 11 months ago

Brigitte Macron says Melania Trump is ‘really fun’ but ‘can’t even go outside’

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Brigitte Macron, wife of French President Emmanuel Macron, said though …

Brigitte Macron says she doesn't feel like France's First Lady
6 years, 11 months ago

Brigitte Macron says she doesn't feel like France's First Lady

Daily Mail  

Brigitte Macron has complained about her wallflower role alongside her husband saying: 'I don't feel at all like the first lady' Brigitte Macron has complained about her wallflower role alongside the President of France, saying: 'I don't feel at all like the first lady'. Mrs Macron, who has been first lady of France for a year, continued: 'In my head, …

French president Emmanuel Macron visits United States, terms France an 'ally' for US
6 years, 11 months ago

French president Emmanuel Macron visits United States, terms France an 'ally' for US

Firstpost  

French President Emanuel macron is on a three-day state visit to the United States. He met US President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump upon his arrival in Washington on Monday. Hailing the “very important” visit, Macron then rolled into the West Wing from Lafayette Square — named after the storied French general who fought in America’s war for …

After public backlash, France's Emmanuel Macron ditches plan to give his wife 'official' title of first lady
7 years, 7 months ago

After public backlash, France's Emmanuel Macron ditches plan to give his wife 'official' title of first lady

Firstpost  

A proposal by Macron during campaigning earlier this year to create a new First Lady status for her has been shelved following an outcry Paris: President Emmanuel Macron rowed back on Monday from plans to give his wife Brigitte Macron a formal, paid role, after a public backlash which threatened to undermine his broader agenda of change and modernisation. In …

Brigitte Macron on her relationship with the French President: 'Emmanuel's only fault is to be younger than me'
7 years, 7 months ago

Brigitte Macron on her relationship with the French President: 'Emmanuel's only fault is to be younger than me'

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Brigitte Macron has opened up …

Why didn't France want Brigitte Macron to be their First Lady? Spite and misogyny
7 years, 7 months ago

Why didn't France want Brigitte Macron to be their First Lady? Spite and misogyny

The Independent  

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Brigitte Macron: 200,000 people sign petition against the French President making his wife the 'First Lady'
7 years, 7 months ago

Brigitte Macron: 200,000 people sign petition against the French President making his wife the 'First Lady'

The Independent  

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Donald Trump to Emmanuel Macron's wife Brigitte: 'You know, you're in such great shape... beautiful'
7 years, 8 months ago

Donald Trump to Emmanuel Macron's wife Brigitte: 'You know, you're in such great shape... beautiful'

The Independent  

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The age difference that's the same as Macron and his wife's but no one mentions
7 years, 8 months ago

The age difference that's the same as Macron and his wife's but no one mentions

The Independent  

Brigitte Trogneux, a former teacher who walked away from the occupation in 2015 to support her husband, is 25 years President Emmanuel Macron's senior. It would be worth nothing that not much clamour was made about the age gap between President Donald Trump, 70, and Melania Trump, 46, who have 24 years between them. It's been reported that Trump and …

US President Donald Trump caught on tape complimenting Macron’s wife’s body
7 years, 8 months ago

US President Donald Trump caught on tape complimenting Macron’s wife’s body

India TV News  

US President Donald Trump was captured complimenting the French president’s wife’s appearance on Thursday as he toured a famous Paris landmark. Video footage posted on the French government’s official Facebook page showed Trump, French President Emmanuel Macron and their wives chatting after their tour of the museums at Les Invalides. Brigitte Macron was her husband’s former high school teacher and …

Emmanuel Macron's unconventional marriage reflects the way France is changing
7 years, 10 months ago

Emmanuel Macron's unconventional marriage reflects the way France is changing

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In a February interview with the gay monthly magazine …

Emmanuel Macron’s wife Brigitte’s role as French First Lady to be enshrined in law
7 years, 10 months ago

Emmanuel Macron’s wife Brigitte’s role as French First Lady to be enshrined in law

The Independent  

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Meet Brigitte Trogneux: The woman who used to be French President-elect Emmanuel Macron's schoolteacher is about to become France's first lady
7 years, 10 months ago

Meet Brigitte Trogneux: The woman who used to be French President-elect Emmanuel Macron's schoolteacher is about to become France's first lady

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Glamorous high-school teacher Brigitte Trogneux …

Emmanuel Macron blames 'homophobia' and 'misogyny' for obsession with his older wife
7 years, 10 months ago

Emmanuel Macron blames 'homophobia' and 'misogyny' for obsession with his older wife

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Speaking to Le Parisien newspaper, Emmanuel Macron addressed speculations …

France's Francois Hollande greets Emmanuel Macron in first meeting since victory
7 years, 10 months ago

France's Francois Hollande greets Emmanuel Macron in first meeting since victory

Firstpost  

Paris: French President Francois Hollande warmly greeted Emmanuel Macron on Monday in their first public meeting since the centrist’s resounding election victory the day before. Hollande smiled and clasped the arms of his one-time economy minister as the two men attended a ceremony at Paris’s Arc de Triomphe to commemorate victory over the Nazis in World War II. Hollande plucked …

Brigitte Macron: Introducing France's most unusual First Lady ever
7 years, 10 months ago

Brigitte Macron: Introducing France's most unusual First Lady ever

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The couple famously met when Mr Macron was a …

Emmanuel Macron becomes France’s youngest president, defeats far-right Le Pen
7 years, 10 months ago

Emmanuel Macron becomes France’s youngest president, defeats far-right Le Pen

Hindustan Times  

Pro-European centrist Emmanuel Macron promised Sunday to heal France’s divisions after crushing far-right leader Marine Le Pen in a pivotal presidential election that has given him a large but fragile mandate for change. As the extent of his resounding victory sank in, Macron told a sea jubilant supporters waving French flags outside the Louvre Museum in Paris: “Tonight, France won.” …

French election: Emmanuel Macron's marriage to an older woman key to his appeal with voters
7 years, 10 months ago

French election: Emmanuel Macron's marriage to an older woman key to his appeal with voters

The Independent  

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In France, teacher-pupil relationships like the Macrons' aren't that shocking – the gossip surrounding Brigitte is pure sexism
7 years, 11 months ago

In France, teacher-pupil relationships like the Macrons' aren't that shocking – the gossip surrounding Brigitte is pure sexism

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Emmanuel Macron pays tribute to wife …

We wouldn’t be so concerned if Emmanuel Macron had a younger wife
7 years, 11 months ago

We wouldn’t be so concerned if Emmanuel Macron had a younger wife

The Independent  

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Brigitte Macron: The remarkable woman behind French presidential favourite Emmanuel Macron
7 years, 11 months ago

Brigitte Macron: The remarkable woman behind French presidential favourite Emmanuel Macron

The Independent  

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The man who could be France’s next president married his schoolteacher
7 years, 11 months ago

The man who could be France’s next president married his schoolteacher

CNN  

Story highlights Macron, 39, married his former teacher, who is 25 years older than him The French generally don't care, and some think the relationship helps Macron CNN — It’s an improbable love story that, in some countries, would violate social norms. “Especially when the woman is older, always suspicious.” Why France doesn’t really care While such a relationship could …

Macron’ singular life could help make him France’s president
7 years, 11 months ago

Macron’ singular life could help make him France’s president

Associated Press  

LE TOUQUET-PARIS-PLAGE, France — From his teenage romance with a teacher to his recent ambition to become president, Emmanuel Macron often is described as unconventional and tenacious — traits that could make him France’s next leader in an election marked by anti-establishment frustration. “He’s a man who, when needed, can make decisions and who wants to make them,” essayist-philosopher Olivier …

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