Bernadette Chirac, formidable French first lady and 'last queen of France,' dies at 93

Bernadette Chirac, former French first lady and political figure, died at 93. She spent 12 years at the Élysée Palace with President Jacques Chirac, built her own political influence in rural France, and was known for handling his infidelities with dry humor. President Macron confirmed her death, praising her impact on French history through charity work.