Just a few weeks later, as reported by Gala France magazine, on Saturday, July 19, her niece Christine Hacquin, Anne-Marie's daughter, also passed away at the age of 68 after a long illness that kept her hospitalized in the Paris region.
The close relationship between Brigitte and her niece was evident in Christine's final days, as the First Lady was by her side to accompany and bid farewell in the strictest privacy, just as she did with her sister Anne-Marie. After her sister's death, Brigitte Macron traveled to Amiens to attend the funeral, held at the Saint-Martin church in the Henriville district, with the burial taking place at the old Saint-Acheul cemetery. President Emmanuel Macron was present at the funeral to offer his support during this difficult time for the family. The summer of 2025 is proving to be particularly bitter for the French president's wife, who has strived to keep up with her husband's busy schedule. Her State visit to the United Kingdom actually took place after the passing of her older sister, which explained the somber and sad tone of her presence at official events.
Brigitte Macron is the youngest of a large family of six siblings. Throughout her life, she has experienced the loss of several close family members. Her brother Jean-Claude passed away in 2018 at the age of 85, while her sister Maryvonne tragically died at the age of 27 in 1961 due to a traffic accident. Two of her siblings, Monique and Jean-Michel Trogneux, are still alive.
Annie Trogneux, the eldest sister who recently passed away, was always the most discreet in the family. Since Emmanuel Macron assumed the presidency of France, Annie had not been seen in public. However, her private life was detailed in the book Les Macron du Touquet Élysée-Plage, written by Renaud Dély and Marie Huret, which mentioned her marriage to an influential man, the director of a major company in the healthcare sector.
These family losses represent a delicate moment for Brigitte Macron, who, along with her husband, is now facing a difficult grieving process. Macron is actually traveling alone on Wednesday, without Brigitte, to a working dinner in Berlin with Chancellor Friedrich Merz, while Brigitte will remain at the Élysée Palace and will adjust her schedule in the coming days to grieve and stay in touch with her extensive family.