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Cécilia Sarkozy to Marry Lover in New York

France's ex-first lady copies ex-hubby in race down the aisle

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(Newser) – Weeks after Nicolas Sarkozy married former model Carla Bruni at the French presidential palace, his ex-wife Cécilia will marry her one-time lover Richard Attias, reports the Telegraph. The former first lady's marriage to the Moroccon-born events manager was confirmed by the fashion house Versace, which announced it would be designing the bridal gown and the groom's suit. The two are to marry in New York on March 22.

A famous photograph of Cécilia and Attias in New York on the cover of Paris Match in 2005 marked the low point of the Sarkozys' marriage. They reconciled later that year but divorced after Nicolas became president. Sarkozy's quickie marriage to Bruni came just after a press report, which he vehemently denied, that the president texted Cécilia and promised to "drop everything" if she returned to him.

In a file photo French President Nicolas Sarkozy's wife Cecilia and her son Louis smile as they attend the presidential inauguration ceremony at the Elysee palace, in Paris, Wednesday, May 16, 2007.
In a file photo French President Nicolas Sarkozy's wife Cecilia and her son Louis smile as they attend the presidential inauguration ceremony at the Elysee palace, in Paris, Wednesday, May 16, 2007.   (Associated Press)
French President Nicolas Sarkozy and his wife Cecilia talk during Bastille Day celebrations in Paris, in this July 14, 2007 file photo.
French President Nicolas Sarkozy and his wife Cecilia talk during Bastille Day celebrations in Paris, in this July 14, 2007 file photo.   (Associated Press)
French President Nicolas Sarkozy gestures during his speech at the opening ceremony of the CeBit fair in Hanover, Germany, on Monday, March 3, 2008. (AP Photo/Fabian Bimmer)
French President Nicolas Sarkozy gestures during his speech at the opening ceremony of the CeBit fair in Hanover, Germany, on Monday, March 3, 2008. (AP Photo/Fabian Bimmer)   (Associated Press)
French President Nicolas Sarkozy and his wife Carla Bruni visit the cell where former South African president Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 18 years, on Robben island, South Africa, Friday Feb. 29, 2008. (AP Photo/Eric Feferberg, Pool)
French President Nicolas Sarkozy and his wife Carla Bruni visit the cell where former South African president Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 18 years, on Robben island, South Africa, Friday Feb. 29,...   (Associated Press)
French President Nicolas Sarkozy and his wife Carla Bruni look on after their visit to the cell where former South African president Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 18 years, on Robben island, South Africa, Friday Feb. 29, 2008. (AP Photo/Eric Feferberg, Pool)
French President Nicolas Sarkozy and his wife Carla Bruni look on after their visit to the cell where former South African president Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 18 years, on Robben island, South...   (Associated Press)
French President Nicolas Sarkozy, right, and his new wife Carla Bruni, left, pose with former South Africa President Nelson Mandela, center, during their visit of the Mandela Foundation in Johannesburg, South Africa, Friday, Feb. 29, 2008. Sarkozy is on a two-day official visit in South Africa. (AP Photo/Remy de la...
French President Nicolas Sarkozy, right, and his new wife Carla Bruni, left, pose with former South Africa President Nelson Mandela, center, during their visit of the Mandela Foundation in Johannesburg,...   (Associated Press)
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