First lady Melania Trump and the Princess of Wales made history with their first joint outing together on Wednesday, visiting Frogmore Gardens as part of the president’s second state visit. The solo outing, without their respective spouses, marked a significant moment in diplomatic relations.
For the occasion, Kate wore a suede jacket and knit top from ME+EM with a long brown skirt, a neck scarf, and brown suede boots. Melania opted for a lighter ensemble, featuring a belted tan jacket, beige slacks, and flats. The two met UK chief scout Dwayne Fields and members of the Scouts’ Squirrels program. Photos showed Kate kneeling in the grass to colour with the Scouts, while Melania remained seated in a chair.
The outing followed Wednesday evening’s state banquet, where Melania wore a bold yellow off-the-shoulder Carolina Herrera gown with a pastel belt, and Kate chose a high-neck gold lace gown. Earlier, Prince William and Kate greeted President Donald Trump and the first lady as they disembarked Marine One on the Windsor estate. Kate was dressed in a burgundy Emilia Wickstead dress, a matching hat by Jane Taylor retailing for £2,330, and a feather brooch, while Melania wore a Christian Dior dark grey suit with a wide-brimmed purple hat.
Melania also joined Camilla, the Queen Consort, for a visit to Queen Mary’s Dollhouse and the Royal Library at Windsor Castle. The Trumps stayed overnight at the US ambassador’s residence before the ceremonial welcome and state banquet. The visit holds extra significance as the late Queen Elizabeth previously hosted the Trumps for a state visit during his first term, making Mr Trump the first elected political leader in modern history to be invited to two state visits by monarchs.
