Powerful, resilient, glamorous, famous. We are not describing the worldÂ’s most powerful men, but the women who stand loyally by their sides.

For ages the women who stand by heads of states have occupied a role of prominence similar to their husbands. Some have devoted themselves to charitable activities while others have served as power brokers in their own regard. We take a closer look at the worldÂ’s most beautiful and elegant first ladies from princesses, queens and of course, Carla.

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