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Political split over Bardot funeral with Le Pen to attend but not Macron

Former French actress and animal rights activist Brigitte Bardot in February 2004. © Charles Platiau / Reuters

French President Emmanuel Macron will not attend Brigitte Bardot’s funeral next week in Saint-Tropez, while far-right leader Marine Le Pen will be present, after the late actress’s family declined the idea of an official state tribute.

The Élysée Palace said on Tuesday it had been in contact with Bardot’s family following the announcement of her death on Sunday, and that a national tribute had been proposed but not accepted.

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