France's far-right presidential hopeful Jordan Bardella is in a relationship with Italian socialite Princess Maria Carolina of Bourbon-Two Sicilies, according to celebrity magazine Paris Match. Recently published photographs show the couple vacationing in Corsica under the headline The idyll that no-one expected.
Rumors of their relationship first surfaced in January when they were spotted together at an event in Paris celebrating the 200th anniversary of Le Figaro newspaper. Bardella, who leads the Rassemblement National (RN) party, has typically avoided discussing his private life, emphasizing it as his “last space of liberty.”
The Paris Match article suggests that Bardella may be publicly acknowledging the romance, an important move given his potential run for the French presidency next year. This follows speculation surrounding party leader Marine Le Pen, whose legal troubles could lead to Bardella stepping into the presidential race.
Press commentators argue that having clarity about his personal life will be crucial as Bardella prepares for a campaign. They also caution that aligning himself with an aristocrat could generate resentment among economically disadvantaged voters.
Maria Carolina, the 22-year-old daughter of Prince Carlo, Duke of Castro, is a descendant of Louis XIV and has no formal standing in modern Italy. Growing up across major European cities, she is engaged in various cultural and charitable initiatives and boasts a substantial social media following.
Describing their relationship, Paris Match highlights the couple as an unusual pairing: A politician arising from humble beginnings alongside a princess steeped in aristocratic rich heritage. They reportedly met at last year's Grand Prix in Monaco, sparking a romance that could influence the dynamics of Bardella’s political future.
Rumors of their relationship first surfaced in January when they were spotted together at an event in Paris celebrating the 200th anniversary of Le Figaro newspaper. Bardella, who leads the Rassemblement National (RN) party, has typically avoided discussing his private life, emphasizing it as his “last space of liberty.”
The Paris Match article suggests that Bardella may be publicly acknowledging the romance, an important move given his potential run for the French presidency next year. This follows speculation surrounding party leader Marine Le Pen, whose legal troubles could lead to Bardella stepping into the presidential race.
Press commentators argue that having clarity about his personal life will be crucial as Bardella prepares for a campaign. They also caution that aligning himself with an aristocrat could generate resentment among economically disadvantaged voters.
Maria Carolina, the 22-year-old daughter of Prince Carlo, Duke of Castro, is a descendant of Louis XIV and has no formal standing in modern Italy. Growing up across major European cities, she is engaged in various cultural and charitable initiatives and boasts a substantial social media following.
Describing their relationship, Paris Match highlights the couple as an unusual pairing: A politician arising from humble beginnings alongside a princess steeped in aristocratic rich heritage. They reportedly met at last year's Grand Prix in Monaco, sparking a romance that could influence the dynamics of Bardella’s political future.
