A day after splitting up with France’s president, Valerie Trierweiler launched a new stage in her life with a charity visit to India.

Embattled French President Francois Hollande is to face the media today for the first time since news of his alleged affair with a actress became public.

François Hollande’s partner Valerie Trierweiler is “ready to forgive” the French president for having a secret affair with a 41-year old actress, but wants “clarification” about his future intentions, it was reported.

The woman considered France’s first lady has been admitted to hospital after a report that the president is having an affair with an actress.