The US First Lady appeared to follow the Princess of Wales‘ lead as they visited young scouts atHome Park inWindsor Castleon Thursday.
Melania Trump, 55, and Kate, 43, went to Frogmore Gardens where they met up with the Scouts Squirrels, the youngest subset of the UK Scouting organisation, which is designed for four to five year olds who work towards their ‘Go Wild’ badge.
The impeccably dressed duo were taken around the grounds byDwayne Fields, the Chief Scout, before they approached a group of children who were sitting on the grass while doing some colouring in.
Kate said: ‘Hey, hello nice to meet you! Hi,’ before Melania added: ‘Good morning,’ while smiling at the children.
The Princess, a seasoned professional when it comes to engaging with the public, immediately bent down so she could better communicate with the children.
Kate asked one of the children: ‘What are you doing? Tell me, what are you up to?’ The child then said he was drawing, before the future Queen responded: ‘What are you drawing? Come and show me. What have you drawn?’
The Princess of Wales then conversed with the child further, whileMelania appeared to mirror the royal’s behaviour, starting up a conversation with another child.
In the background, she could be heard saying: ‘Hello, how are you?’ Before describing one of the paintings as ‘beautiful’.
Kate Middleton (pictured, left) is seen with First Lady Melania Trump (pictured, right) on Thursday
Melania Trump , 55, and Kate, 43, met up with the Scouts Squirrels, the youngest part of the UK Scouting organisation on Thursday
The US First Lady showed off her own process with public engagements, as she was later filmed sitting down with a group of children, before appearing to askDwayne what creature she should draw.
He responded: ‘You can draw any animal you want.’
Dwayne then asked the children: ‘What animal do you think she should draw?’ Meanwhile, Kate was filmed crouching down on the grass while speaking to the children about different paintings they had created.
Melania was later filmed holding one of the scouts on her lap while speaking to them about ladybirds.
The child was heard saying: ‘I like ladybirds,’ to which she asked another scout:’Ladybugs, what is your favourite? Butterflies? Beautiful, yes I like butterflies. bumble bees.’ She then revealed to the group that her favourite bug is also a ladybird.
The Princess of Wales opted for an autumnal chic style for Thursday’s outing – a major department from the full-length gold gown and tiara she donned for the state banquet the night before –revealing her ability to effortlessly switch up her wardrobe.
Looking effortlessly elegant, the Princess dressed diplomatically, blending both US and UK brands.
She sported a skirt by American designer Ralph Lauren, a khaki suede jacket and brown cashmere knitted vest from British brand Me+Em and a scarf fromSudbury Mill, where the royal visited last week to watch the production of the silk products.
The Princess, a seasoned professional when it comes to engaging with the public on royal visits, immediately bent down so she could better communicate with the kids, watched on by Trump ‘s wife
The Princess of Wales then conversed with the child further, while Melania appeared to mirror the royal’s behaviour, starting up a conversation with another child
However, Melania seemed to ease up, as she was later filmed holding one of the scouts on her lap while speaking to them about ladybirds
Meanwhile, Melania, who had changed her outfit from her previous engagement with Queen Camilla earlier in the day, looked equally as chic in a suede brown jacket and cream trousers.
On arrival, the Princess, who has been joint president of the Scouts with the Duke of Kent since 2020,and the First Lady were met by Dwayne Fields, the Chief Scout. Dwayne escorted his guests to meet two groups of Squirrels who were taking part in a variety of activities as they learned about nature.
Kate and Melania enjoyed the opportunity to join the children as they built a bug hotel and tried leaf printing using fallen leaves collected from the gardens. The Princess and the First Lady then led a badge presentation for the young Squirrels, before hosting a picnic for The Squirrels in the gardens.
Kate has thoughtfully organised a special packed lunch for the children, witheach of the children receiving sandwiches containing honey collected by The Princess of Wales herself from the Wales family’s hives at Anmer Hall.
In addition, the First Lady will gift a jar of White House honey to each of the children as a memento of their very special day. The wellbeing of young children is something which is important to both The Princess and The First Lady, a spokesman explained.
The Scouts meet was part of a comprehensive schedule of events detailed byBuckingham Palacefor the state visit, which started on Tuesday and runs until the end of Thursday.
The Princess of Wales put on a stunning display in autumnal colours as she chatted with Melania Trumpon the Windsor Estate on Thursday
US First Lady Melania and the Princess of Walesjoin a group of Squirrels from the Scout Association taking part in activities
Kate and Melania met witha group of Scouts Squirrels, the youngest part of the UK Scouting organisation
The Princess of Wales and US First Lady Melania Trump are welcomed by Chief Scout for the Scout Association Dwayne Fields as they tour Frogmore Cottage
US First Lady Melania Trump is pictured holding hands with one of the scots as she spoke to them about their drawings
The Princess of Wales was seen showcasing adorable drawings that she and the scouts had created
Stylish Kate and US First LadyMelania Trump were spotting smiling and laughing during their joint visit on Thursday
US First LadyMelania Trump was snapped interacting with the children and asking them what their favourite bugs were
Looking effortlessly elegant, the Princess of Wales dressed diplomatically, blending both US and UK brands
The Princess of Wales meets members of the Scouts’ Squirrels programme in Frogmore Gardens in Windsor
Kate and Melania enjoyed the opportunity to join the children as they built a bug hotel and tried leaf printing using fallen leaves collected from the gardens
The Princess and the First Lady then led a badge presentation for the young Squirrels, before hosting a picnic for The Squirrels in the gardens
Kate was pictured trying her hand at drawing and colouring with the scout leaders and children
Kate was seen beaming as she chatted to scout leaders and young scots about their activities
Prince William’s wife wore her newly bronde tresses loose, letting them fall in soft waves underneath her tiara. She accessorised her look with a pair of drop earrings
One of the young scouts was seen holding hands with the Princess of Wales at the event on Thursday
The Princess of Wales speaks to a young scot during her outing with the US First Lady on Thursday
Yesterday evening saw the Trumps at a glittering state banquet alongside senior royals, including King Charles and Queen Camilla.Kate looked dazzling, sporting a Phillipa Lepley silk crepe gown underneath a hand-embroidered gold Chantilly lace evening coat.
She also donned the late Queen Elizabeth II’s and the King’s Royal Family Order and a blue sash, representing that she is a Dame Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order.
Notably, she also wore the famous Lover’s Knot tiara, which was once owned by Princess Diana and was kept in a safe at Buckingham Palace after her 1997 death before it was handed to Kate.
The headpiece – which Diana said was so heavy it gave her headaches – was made by Royal jewellers Garrard in 1914 to Queen Mary’s personal design, from pearls and diamonds already in her family’s possession.
Prince William’s wife wore her newly bronde tresses loose, letting them fall in soft waves underneath her tiara. She accessorised her look with a pair of drop earrings.
Meanwhile, William sported the Windsor Uniform with the blue sash and star of the Order of the Garter, as well as another star denoting his position as a Knight of the Order of the Thistle, and a third representing that he is a Great Master of the Order of the Bath.
He also wore four medals – one each from the late Queen Elizabeth II’s Golden, Diamond and Platinum Jubilees, and the King’s coronation medal.
Every element of the banquet was reportedly checked and approved by the King – down to the very last detail.
Charles and the Queen usually inspect the table beforehand in person, making their way round the room in the afternoon and examining the preparations with the Master of the Household, Vice-Admiral Sir Tony Johnstone-Burt.
Earlier on Thursday, Queen Camilla and the First Ladylooked at miniature dolls’ house books during a visit to the Royal Library at Windsor Castle
Melania also observed school childrendrawing in their miniature books during the visit to the Royal Library
Camilla and Melania appeared to enjoy a conversation over theminiature dolls’ house books during the visit
In a tradition started by the King, a bespoke cocktail was created specially for the occasion.
Called Transatlantic Whisky Sour, it was described as a UK/US twist on the classic Whisky Sour, blending Johnnie Walker Black with the bright citrus of marmalade, topped with pecan foam, and garnished with a toasted marshmallow set on a star-shaped biscuit (in reference to a fireside s’more).
President Trump is a teetotaller so it is believed he did not indulge in sampling the variety of vintage wines on offer, nor the cocktail.
Preparations for a state banquet started six months before the big event and it usually takes household staff around three days to lay the table.
Guests – who had been invited on the basis of their cultural, diplomatic or economic links to the US – dined on an exquisite menu, written in French, prepared by royal chefs and served on historic, priceless dinner sets.
