London, Nov 3 Nicolas Sarkozy posed for a washing powder advertisement in his childhood, it has emerged.

The 1967 published advert for Bonux shows a blond Sarkozy holding a toy plane in his right hand and behind him is a story about flying to China. His dark hair have been coloured for publicity purposes, reports the Telegraph.

Sarkozy's age when the picture was taken is not known, although, he was 12 when it appeared in print.

The French President's father, Pal Sarkozy de Nagy Bocsa, came up with the advert when he worked as an illustrator for Bonux.

This gives Elysie palace two model residents - Sarkozy and his wife, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy who has been a top fashion queen. (ANI)