Valerie Trierweiler took a 'pill too many' amid claims of affair

Francois Hollande and Julie Gayet in 'turbulent romance' since 2012, claims French media

Valerie Trierweiler
(Image credit: 2012 AFP)

THE French First Lady was admitted to hospital after taking "one pill too many" on learning of the president's affair, it has been claimed.

Valerie Trierweiler has been in hospital for the last six days since details of Francois Hollande's relationship with French actress Julie Gayet emerged.

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