France's first lady makes a splash with Brits

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Photos of France's first lady, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, wife of French President Nicolas Sarkozy, during their trip to England.

French President Nicolas Sarkozy and his wife, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, 40, arrive Thursday at Greenwich in London as part of their state visit to Britain.

Bruni-Sarkozy listens as her husband speaks Wednesday in the Royal Gallery at the Palace of Westminster in London.

French President Nicolas Sarkozy and his wife, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, say farewell to Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip as they leave Windsor Castle for London on Thursday.

Bruni-Sarkozy, arrives for a state banquet at the Guildhall in London on Wednesday.

The English press remarked on model-turned-first lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy's chic Dior outfits, her effortless elegance and her sensible low-heeled shoes.

Bruni-Sarkozy and Prince Philip share a joke as they watch the ceremonial welcome Wednesday at Windsor Castle in England.

Bruni-Sarkozy attends a state banquet at the Guildhall in London on Wednesday.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II talks with Bruni-Sarkozy during welcoming ceremonies at Windsor Castle in Windsor, England, on Wednesday.

France's President Nicolas Sarkozy and first lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy arrive at the Old Royal Naval College for an awards ceremony in Greenwich, London, on Thursday. Sarkozy awarded Dame Ellen MacArthur, the record-breaking yachtswoman, with the Legion d'Honneur.

Bruni-Sarkozy is an Italian-born pop singer and former model who married the French president in February,

Sarkozy and the first lady were married in February.

Bruni-Sarkozy talks with British Prime Minister Gordon Brown as they arrive at 10 Downing St., the home and office of the prime minister, in London.

Bruni-Sarkozy arrives as her husband, French President Nicolas Sarkozy, prepares to speak to French residents in London on Thursday. At right, French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner looks on.

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French President Nicolas Sarkozy and his wife, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, 40, arrive Thursday at Greenwich in London as part of their state visit to Britain.

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