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Sarkozy and Bruni 'wed in Paris' Sarkozy and Bruni 'wed in Paris'
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French President Nicolas Sarkozy has married his girlfriend, former model Carla Bruni, in Paris, according to the mayor who performed the ceremony.French President Nicolas Sarkozy has married his girlfriend, former model Carla Bruni, in Paris, according to the mayor who performed the ceremony.
Francois Lebel told French Europe-1 radio that the bride wore white and looked "ravishing, as usual".Francois Lebel told French Europe-1 radio that the bride wore white and looked "ravishing, as usual".
Earlier, French radio station RTL said the couple wed at the Elysee Palace, the president's official residence.Earlier, French radio station RTL said the couple wed at the Elysee Palace, the president's official residence.
Mr Sarkozy's romance with Ms Bruni has been the subject of intense speculation in the French press for several months.Mr Sarkozy's romance with Ms Bruni has been the subject of intense speculation in the French press for several months.
The president divorced his ex-wife, Cecilia, in October 2007.The president divorced his ex-wife, Cecilia, in October 2007.
'Historic moment''Historic moment'
Mr Sarkozy, 53, and Ms Bruni, 40, were married in the presence of close family and friends, Mr Lebel said.Mr Sarkozy, 53, and Ms Bruni, 40, were married in the presence of close family and friends, Mr Lebel said.
He added that the ceremony was "a moment of family intimacy for the young newlyweds, of great simplicity and apparently a lot of affection between the spouses".He added that the ceremony was "a moment of family intimacy for the young newlyweds, of great simplicity and apparently a lot of affection between the spouses".
CARLA BRUNI Born Turin 1967, into a wealthy manufacturing familyFamily moves to France in early 1970sBegins modelling in her teensLinked with a string of famous men including Mick Jagger, Eric Clapton and Kevin Costner2001 begins relationship with French philosopher Raphael Enthoven; they have a son2002 releases her first album which proves a surprise hit2007 meets Nicolas Sarkozy at a Paris dinner party CARLA BRUNI Born Turin 1967, into a wealthy manufacturing familyFamily moves to France in early 1970sBegins modelling in her teensLinked with a string of famous men including Mick Jagger, Eric Clapton and Kevin Costner2001 begins relationship with French philosopher Raphael Enthoven; they have a son2002 releases her first album which proves a surprise hit2007 meets Nicolas Sarkozy at a Paris dinner party class="" href="/1/hi/world/europe/7189773.stm">Profile: Carla Bruni
There has been no official confirmation of the marriage from the president's office.There has been no official confirmation of the marriage from the president's office.
Mr Lebel called it a "historic moment" and said it was the first time a French president had married while in office.Mr Lebel called it a "historic moment" and said it was the first time a French president had married while in office.
The couple reportedly met in November, soon after Mr Sarkozy's divorce.The couple reportedly met in November, soon after Mr Sarkozy's divorce.
They went public with their relationship during a visit to Disneyland Paris, and they remained in the spotlight during trips to Egypt and Jordan.They went public with their relationship during a visit to Disneyland Paris, and they remained in the spotlight during trips to Egypt and Jordan.
Mr Sarkozy had hinted that a marriage was imminent.Mr Sarkozy had hinted that a marriage was imminent.
Ms Bruni is a singer and former model who has a son from a former relationship.Ms Bruni is a singer and former model who has a son from a former relationship.
Her past liaisons with Mick Jagger and Eric Clapton have been analysed in great detail and near-naked photographs of her from her modelling days have been dug out for the centrespreads.Her past liaisons with Mick Jagger and Eric Clapton have been analysed in great detail and near-naked photographs of her from her modelling days have been dug out for the centrespreads.
Mr Sarkozy has a 10-year-old son, Louis, from his marriage to Cecilia and two sons, Pierre, 22, and Jean, 21, from his first marriage to Marie-Dominique Culioli.Mr Sarkozy has a 10-year-old son, Louis, from his marriage to Cecilia and two sons, Pierre, 22, and Jean, 21, from his first marriage to Marie-Dominique Culioli.
The publicity surrounding Mr Sarkozy's personal life has come as a surprise in a country which is used to presidents keeping their love lives private.The publicity surrounding Mr Sarkozy's personal life has come as a surprise in a country which is used to presidents keeping their love lives private.
Mr Sarkozy's approval ratings have suffered a drop during his courtship with Ms Bruni - and much of France's media puts the blame on the over-exposure of his private life.Mr Sarkozy's approval ratings have suffered a drop during his courtship with Ms Bruni - and much of France's media puts the blame on the over-exposure of his private life.