Bernadette Chirac, Formidable Ex-First Lady of France, Dies at 93

A crowd gathers outside the Élysée Palace, holding flowers and candles in tribute to Bernadette Chirac following her passing at the age of 93.

As the wife of Jacques Chirac, who served as President of France from 1995 to 2007, she was a prominent figure in the Élysée Palace. Known for her charm and dedication to public service, Bernadette Chirac was instrumental in numerous charitable initiatives, including the establishment of the Fondation Claude Pompidou, which focused on aiding the … Read more