Presidential partnerships

I have been asked to enclarificate the position as regards the Mrs Sarkozy de France and myself.

I should start by saying that I have always been an admirer of the Italo-Garlic song-thrush and former model Carlo Brown.

I am though - despite what is said about me behind closed portes - a respecter of the marital union as codified in the relevant countries' legal systems as far afield as Sark and the Isle of Man.

So, it's a big "No" to the rumours.

Having said that, if she were to make it known to me through her agents that she was unhappy in her marriage to le petit President, I would of course be happy to oblige.