President Sarkozy begins state visit to UK

(26 Mar 2008) SHOTLIST
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1. Plane carrying French President Nicolas Sarkozy and wife Carla Bruni-Sarkozy landing at London Heathrow Airport
2. Prince Charles and wife Camilla waiting for plane, pan to plane taxiing
3. Various of Charles and Camilla walking towards plane
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4. Wide aerial of plane on tarmac, red carpet, Sarkozy and wife leaving plane
5. Police helicopter flying over airport
6. Sarkozy and wife walking down plane stairs, greeting Charles and Camilla, officials, walking away
STORYLINE
French president Nicolas Sarkozy arrived in Britain on Wednesday on the first state visit to Britain by a French president in 12 years.
Sarkozy, accompanied by his wife, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, was greeted by Prince Charles and wife Camilla at Heathrow Airport in London.
The two-day state is visit was aimed at creating a new era of trust between the neighbouring nations.
Sarkozy said in an interview in advance of his arrival that France and Britain must work together on defence, immigration, and the economy.
In the interview broadcast on Wednesday, Sarkozy said France was committed to winning in Afghanistan and that he was willing to send more troops to the country if France's allies were also ready to stay.
He also wanted to give Afghans more responsibility and better coordination on non-military efforts.
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Like's Audrey Hepburn...

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No, it's Jackie Kennedy

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By the arrival, State Visit of President Bruni. Lol

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Carla was more elegant and "presidential" than most of the presidents in a State visit.