France’s first lady spent a couple of days in Martinique and Guadeloupe, doing what politicians (or the wives’ of politicians) seem to do best . . . kissing babies . . . and the photos are front-page news around the world. Here’s one gushing report—this one from Hello.

It’s been a while since Carla Bruni’s ten-year-old son Aurelien was a boisterous toddler. But France’s glamorous first lady has clearly not lost her touch with little ones.
With kisses and cuddles, the 43-year-old charmed the youngsters at a child centre in Le Lamentin, on the French Caribbean Island of Guadeloupe.

They had been waiting with flowers to welcome the former model, who was effortlessly stylish in a pale grey trouser suit and gold hoop earrings.
Carla and her husband, President Nicolas Sarkozy, travelled to Martinique and Guadeloupe to deliver the New Year’s address to French overseas territories.

For the original report go to http://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/201101104746/carla-bruni/visit/martinique/1/