Hollande, Trierweiler part ways
Sunday, 26 January 2014
French President Francois Hollande and the first lady have parted ways, with the leader declaring it's over and his partner of several years bidding farewell to the staff of the presidential residence. The breakup occurred in the wake of a media account earlier this month about Hollande allegedly having an affair with actress Julie Gayet. Hollande told a French news outlet Saturday he is ending his relationship with his partner, Valerie Trierweiler. "I wish to make it known that I have ended my shared life (partnership) with Valerie Trierweiler," Hollande is quoted as saying to Agence France-Presse. Trierweiler sent a goodbye message Saturday via Twitter to the staff at the presidential palace, according to a news agency.