FILE-In this May 9, 2013 file photo, Czech President Milos Zeman scratches his head during a ceremonial movement of the Czech Crown Jewels for a rare showing to the public from the Crown Jewels chamber in the St. Vitus Cathedral to the Vladislav Hall at the Prague Castle. The Crown of Saint Wenceslas is seen in front. Was he or wasn’t he? The video footage shows the new Czech president clearly worse for wear, propping himself up against a wall at a public event, struggling to negotiate a step and being aided by a cardinal. Milos Zeman makes no secret of his drinking. But on this occasion _ a rare and highly-ceremonial public display of the Czech crown jewels last week _ his office insisted he simply had a virus and subsequently needed a day or two of rest. (AP Photo/CTK, Michal Kamaryt) SLOVAKIA OUT

PRAGUE (AP) — Was he or wasn’t he? The video footage shows the new Czech president clearly worse for wear, propping himself up against a wall at a public event, struggling to negotiate a step and being aided by a cardinal.

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