France on Friday paid tribute to Bernadette Chirac, widow of former president Jacques Chirac, in a funeral in Paris attended by prominent figures from the worlds of politics and entertainment.
Bernadette Chirac, who stood by her late husband during 12 years as first lady, but also forged her own more discreet political career, died on June 5 at the age of 93.
Guests at the ceremony at the Sainte-Clotilde Basilica in Paris included current French first lady Brigitte Macron, two former presidents -- Nicolas Sarkozy and Francois Hollande -- as well as Sarkozy's wife, the model and singer Carla Bruni.
French billionaire Bernard Arnault and the actress Line Renaud, 97, were also in attendance.
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