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Far-Right Candidate Jordan Bardella Dates Italian Aristocrat

4/9/2026

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Jordan Bardella, the far-right presidential candidate for France's Rassemblement National, is reportedly in a relationship with Princess Maria Carolina of Bourbon-Two Sicilies, an Italian socialite.
Their romance began in January.
They reportedly met during the Monaco Grand Prix in May 2025.
Commentators emphasize the importance of clarity about his personal life as he enters the campaign.
Maria Carolina is a 22-year-old aristocrat.

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Jordan Bardella, the far-right presidential candidate for France's Rassemblement National, is reportedly in a relationship with Princess Maria Carolina of Bourbon-Two Sicilies, an Italian socialite.
Their romance began in January.
They reportedly met during the Monaco Grand Prix in May 2025.
Commentators emphasize the importance of clarity about his personal life as he enters the campaign.
Maria Carolina is a 22-year-old aristocrat.