The model wife: How Carla fell in love with a president and became his greatest asset

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The model wife: How Carla fell in love with a president and became his greatest asset

Suddenly, she didn't seem so out of place at Nicolas' side. While the president wasn't known for his social graces, his wife was a mistress of etiquette.

Multi-lingual, fluent in English and from an aristocratic Italian family, she was an incredible asset to the French leader. His approval ratings went through the roof