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Brigitte Macron's daughter, 42, goes official with 22-year-old student 20 years her junior; couple shares Amsterdam getaway photos

Tiphaine Auzière, 42, daughter of French First Lady Brigitte Macron, has gone public with her new romance with 22-year-old student Antoine Lecomte. The couple shared photos from their recent getaway in Amsterdam, where they documented their time together, sparking interest due to their significant age difference.

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Tiphaine Auzière, daughter of French First Lady Brigitte Macron, has made headlines by dating 22-year-old Antoine Lecomte, a student and kitesurfing instructor. The couple met in Le Touquet and recently shared their Amsterdam getaway on social media.12345678

The relationship mirrors that of her mother, who is 24 years older than her husband, French President Emmanuel Macron. A friend noted, "It was immediately obvious between them", highlighting their shared interests in entrepreneurship and travel.13

Brigitte is reportedly delighted about her daughter's new romance, emphasizing her happiness for Tiphaine. "All that matters to her is her daughter’s happiness", a source told Gala. Tiphaine, a lawyer and mother of two, previously dated French TV host Cyril Hanouna before their split earlier this year.12

Lecomte, who studies at NEOMA Business School and founded Mission Kiteboarding, has already met Tiphaine's children, Aurele and Elise. Their relationship has drawn attention due to the 20-year age gap, which is five years smaller than that of her mother and Macron. The couple's shared interests and entrepreneurial spirit have sparked discussions about potential joint projects, with Tiphaine planning to accompany Lecomte to Asia for his business endeavors.11

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“The couple met in Le Touquet, where Lecomte was a kitesurfing instructor, and he is the founder of Mission Kiteboarding. A friend told Gala that Brigitte is 'delighted' and that all that matters is her daughter's happiness.”
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LADbibleLADbible
“Just like her mother, Tiphaine Auzière has found herself a younger fella - in the form of a 22-year-old kitesurfer who is currently enrolled in school.”
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New York Post
“French First Lady Brigitte Macron’s daughter is following in her mother’s footsteps by dating a much younger man, but in a stunning role reversal — her boy toy beau is her teacher (sort of).”
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The TimesThe Times
“Tiphaine Auzière, the daughter of the French First Lady, has revealed her new love. He is 20 years younger than her. There is almost the same age difference between her mother Brigitte and Emmanuel Macron.”
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