Melania Trump got a taste of royal life during her and Donald Trump’s second UK state visit in mid-September. She joined Kate Middleton on an outing where they spent time with children from the Scouts’ Squirrels program, creating art and enjoying the activities together.
Photos showed the two women getting along well, and royal experts praised Melania, saying the appearance with Kate gave her more “substance.” According to a Kensington Palace source, their warm interaction could help strengthen diplomatic ties between the US and the UK.
Melania was fully engaged with the children’s projects, and a White House source said it was the highlight of her trip. Another insider believes this could be the start of a long-term, warm relationship between Melania and Kate. CNN’s Max Foster added that Donald Trump would appreciate how respectfully Melania was treated, suggesting this could lead to future collaborations—possibly even joint projects in the US involving the Scouts.