Carla's dismay at being a grandmother aged 41

Nicolas Sarkozy and his wife Carla Bruni are to become grandparents for the first time. The French president's son, law student Jean Sarkozy, 22, and his wife Jessica, 23, are expecting a baby this year.

While the presidential couple are delighted, 41-year-old Ms Bruni is said to be concerned that she will become a "granny". A source close to her said: "It's a very strange feeling for her. Carla still sees herself as a young woman."