{"id":30889,"date":"2025-09-19T04:52:08","date_gmt":"2025-09-19T04:52:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/30889\/"},"modified":"2025-09-19T04:52:08","modified_gmt":"2025-09-19T04:52:08","slug":"melanias-disappearing-act-us-first-lady-hides-under-hat-in-best-photos-from-trumps-uk-visit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/30889\/","title":{"rendered":"Melania\u2019s disappearing act? US First Lady hides under hat in best photos from Trump\u2019s UK visit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img  alt=\"Where's Melania? The US First Lady hides behind her hat as her husband Donald Trump, King Charles and Queen Camilla view items on display during a visit to the Royal Collection exhibition at Windsor Castle. Photo \/ Getty Images\" class=\"article-media__image responsively-lazy\" data-test-ui=\"article-media__image\"\/>Where&#8217;s Melania? The US First Lady hides behind her hat as her husband Donald Trump, King Charles and Queen Camilla view items on display during a visit to the Royal Collection exhibition at Windsor Castle. Photo \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p class=\"kqzEwDUUT\" style=\"display:none\">While Melania Trump\u2019s fashion is often the centre of attention, the US First Lady seemingly disappeared into the background behind her wide-brimmed purple hat as she viewed items with her husband and the King and Queen at Windsor Castle.<\/p>\n<p class=\"kqzEwDUUT\" style=\"display:none\">The internet had a field day.<\/p>\n<p class=\"kqzEwDUUT\" style=\"display:none\">She matched her headwear with a grey Dior suit. The hat dwarfed the burgundy headpiece worn by Catherine, Princess of Wales.<\/p>\n<p><img  alt=\"Catherine and William also joined the Trumps - and the hat. Photo \/ Getty Images\" class=\"article-media__image responsively-lazy\" data-test-ui=\"article-media__image\"\/>Catherine and William also joined the Trumps &#8211; and the hat. Photo \/ Getty Images<img  alt=\"The powerful men get acquainted on day two of the visit. Photo \/ Getty Images\" class=\"article-media__image responsively-lazy\" data-test-ui=\"article-media__image\"\/>The powerful men get acquainted on day two of the visit. Photo \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>Trump and the \u2018beautiful\u2019 Princess <\/p>\n<p class=\"kqzEwDUUT\" style=\"display:none\">A candid moment was caught between the Princess of Wales and Trump as King Charles gave a speech during the state banquet at Windsor Castle.<\/p>\n<p class=\"kqzEwDUUT\" style=\"display:none\">What the Princess was thinking about only she will know \u2013 but that hasn\u2019t stopped social media from speculating.<\/p>\n<p><img  alt=\"Donald Trump and the Princess of Wales share a look at the state banquet at Windsor Castle. Photo \/ Getty Images\" class=\"article-media__image responsively-lazy\" data-test-ui=\"article-media__image\"\/>Donald Trump and the Princess of Wales share a look at the state banquet at Windsor Castle. Photo \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p class=\"kqzEwDUUT\" style=\"display:none\">Earlier, Trump appeared to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nzherald.co.nz\/lifestyle\/us-president-donald-trump-says-princess-catherine-so-beautiful-as-he-arrives-in-uk\/2UDZQ6KZN5HQPMSWVWVWVEG7C4\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.nzherald.co.nz\/lifestyle\/us-president-donald-trump-says-princess-catherine-so-beautiful-as-he-arrives-in-uk\/2UDZQ6KZN5HQPMSWVWVWVEG7C4\/\">call the Princess \u201cbeautiful\u201d <\/a>as he arrived in Britain.<\/p>\n<p class=\"kqzEwDUUT\" style=\"display:none\">Marine One delivered the President to Windsor Castle, where he was greeted by Prince William and Catherine.<\/p>\n<p class=\"kqzEwDUUT\" style=\"display:none\">Trump was accompanied by Melania, with both couples exchanging words before starting the day\u2019s events.<\/p>\n<p><img  alt=\"The US President meets the Princess of Wales. Photo \/ Getty Images\" class=\"article-media__image responsively-lazy\" data-test-ui=\"article-media__image\"\/>The US President meets the Princess of Wales. Photo \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p class=\"kqzEwDUUT\" style=\"display:none\">The Independent reported that Trump told the Princess, \u201cYou\u2019re so beautiful, so beautiful\u201d, as he shook her hand.<\/p>\n<p class=\"kqzEwDUUT\" style=\"display:none\">He greeted Prince William with similar warmth, referring to him as \u201cmy friend\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Deny Trump\u2019<\/p>\n<p class=\"kqzEwDUUT\" style=\"display:none\">While the British royal family rolled out the red carpet, the country was not united in that sentiment.<\/p>\n<p class=\"kqzEwDUUT\" style=\"display:none\">Protesters took to the streets, many in orange face paint, to express their displeasure at the unwelcome visitor.<\/p>\n<p><img  alt=\"Anti-Trump demonstrators stage a protest during the visit. Photo \/ Getty Images\" class=\"article-media__image responsively-lazy\" data-test-ui=\"article-media__image\"\/>Anti-Trump demonstrators stage a protest during the visit. Photo \/ Getty Images<img  alt=\"Demonstrators take part in a protest march through central London against Donald Trump. Photo \/ Getty Images\" class=\"article-media__image responsively-lazy\" data-test-ui=\"article-media__image\"\/>Demonstrators take part in a protest march through central London against Donald Trump. Photo \/ Getty Images<img  alt=\"A Stop Trump Coalition protest in Edinburgh, on day two of the US President's second state visit to the UK. Photo \/ Getty Images\" class=\"article-media__image responsively-lazy\" data-test-ui=\"article-media__image\"\/>A Stop Trump Coalition protest in Edinburgh, on day two of the US President&#8217;s second state visit to the UK. Photo \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p class=\"kqzEwDUUT\" style=\"display:none\">Images of the US President and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were projected on to Windsor Castle.<\/p>\n<p class=\"kqzEwDUUT\" style=\"display:none\">Four men have been arrested on suspicion of \u201cmalicious communications following a public stunt in Windsor\u201d and are in custody, Thames Valley police said.<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Images of President Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein were projected onto the walls of Windsor Castle Tuesday and activists unfurled a banner on the lawn Monday as the UK prepared for Trump&#8217;s state visit.<\/p>\n<p>Four people were arrested following the projections, police said. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/7VFQeiZ92T\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/7VFQeiZ92T<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 The Associated Press (@AP) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AP\/status\/1968279704982425726?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">September 17, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Watch as police confiscate and advertising van displaying an image of Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein \ud83d\udc47<\/p>\n<p>Journalists on the scene were reportedly held and questioned for 30 minutes whilst the van, operated by campaign group People vs Elon, was driven away <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/6jjDlcDu0B\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/6jjDlcDu0B<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 The National (@ScotNational) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ScotNational\/status\/1968274980136751312?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">September 17, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Pomp and circumstance<\/p>\n<p class=\"kqzEwDUUT\" style=\"display:none\">There was indeed plenty of pomp and circumstance throughout the visit, with the British royal family pulling out all the stops for the Trumps.<\/p>\n<p><img  alt=\"Donald Trump and King Charles review the Guard of Honour after the arrival at Windsor Castle on day two of Trump's visit. Photo \/ Getty Image\" class=\"article-media__image responsively-lazy\" data-test-ui=\"article-media__image\"\/>Donald Trump and King Charles review the Guard of Honour after the arrival at Windsor Castle on day two of Trump&#8217;s visit. Photo \/ Getty Image<img  alt=\"The pair talk with a Coldstream Guardsman. Photo \/ AFP\" class=\"article-media__image responsively-lazy\" data-test-ui=\"article-media__image\"\/>The pair talk with a Coldstream Guardsman. Photo \/ AFP<img  alt=\"The Trumps and the royals inspect the Guard of Honour. Photo \/ Getty Images\" class=\"article-media__image responsively-lazy\" data-test-ui=\"article-media__image\"\/>The Trumps and the royals inspect the Guard of Honour. Photo \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p class=\"kqzEwDUUT\" style=\"display:none\">Trump inspected the Guard of Honour at Windsor Castle after a ride-along in a carriage procession through the estate.<\/p>\n<p><img  alt=\"Charles and Trump shared a carriage during a procession through Windsor Castle. Photo \/ Getty Images\" class=\"article-media__image responsively-lazy\" data-test-ui=\"article-media__image\"\/>Charles and Trump shared a carriage during a procession through Windsor Castle. Photo \/ Getty Images<img  alt=\"Melania and Donald Trump, King Charles and Queen Camilla watch the Red Arrows, the Royal Air Force display team, during a Beating Retreat Ceremony. Photo \/ Getty Images\" class=\"article-media__image responsively-lazy\" data-test-ui=\"article-media__image\"\/>Melania and Donald Trump, King Charles and Queen Camilla watch the Red Arrows, the Royal Air Force display team, during a Beating Retreat Ceremony. Photo \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>A sartorial affair<\/p>\n<p><img  alt=\"The Princess (left) and Melania Trump toured the grounds of Frogmore Cottage, where they met members of the Scouts' Squirrels programme. Photo \/ Getty Images\" class=\"article-media__image responsively-lazy\" data-test-ui=\"article-media__image\"\/>The Princess (left) and Melania Trump toured the grounds of Frogmore Cottage, where they met members of the Scouts&#8217; Squirrels programme. Photo \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p class=\"kqzEwDUUT\" style=\"display:none\">Fashion is always a talking point at royal and political events \u2013 and this one was no exception.<\/p>\n<p class=\"kqzEwDUUT\" style=\"display:none\">The Princess of Wales and the US First Lady were spotted stepping out in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nzherald.co.nz\/lifestyle\/princess-of-wales-and-melania-trump-step-out-in-matching-ralph-lauren-looks\/D6KS7Q5VOZDBTEZGMEDO5HRFSU\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.nzherald.co.nz\/lifestyle\/princess-of-wales-and-melania-trump-step-out-in-matching-ralph-lauren-looks\/D6KS7Q5VOZDBTEZGMEDO5HRFSU\/\">matching Ralph Lauren outfits.<\/a> Whether it was co-ordinated effort to show unity or a mere coincidence, we may never know.<\/p>\n<p><img  alt=\"Donald Trump, King Charles, Queen Camilla and Melania Trump make their way to the state banquet at Windsor Castle. Photo \/ Getty Images\" class=\"article-media__image responsively-lazy\" data-test-ui=\"article-media__image\"\/>Donald Trump, King Charles, Queen Camilla and Melania Trump make their way to the state banquet at Windsor Castle. Photo \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p class=\"kqzEwDUUT\" style=\"display:none\">But Melania left some questioning her outfit choice for the Royal Banquet when she stepped out in a bright yellow off-the-shoulder Carolina Herrera gown. Some royal fans deemed it less than appropriate for a guest of honour at a white-tie banquet.<\/p>\n<p class=\"kqzEwDUUT\" style=\"display:none\">\u201cThat yellow dress on anyone &#8230; could not be more inappropriate. It\u2019s a state dinner not a night club. So embarrassing,\u201d one person wrote in the comments of the photo shared by The Royal Family on Instagram.<\/p>\n<p class=\"kqzEwDUUT\" style=\"display:none\">\u201cOff shoulder at a state dinner??? WTF? Didn\u2019t they get a briefing???\u201d someone else questioned.<\/p>\n<p><img  alt=\"The Prince and Princess of Wales walk into the state banquet at Windsor Castle. Photo \/ Getty Images\" class=\"article-media__image responsively-lazy\" data-test-ui=\"article-media__image\"\/>The Prince and Princess of Wales walk into the state banquet at Windsor Castle. Photo \/ Getty Images<img  alt=\"Melania Trump joined the Queen in a tour of Queen Mary\u2019s Dolls\u2019 House and the Royal Library. Photo \/ Getty Images\" class=\"article-media__image responsively-lazy\" data-test-ui=\"article-media__image\"\/>Melania Trump joined the Queen in a tour of Queen Mary\u2019s Dolls\u2019 House and the Royal Library. Photo \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>Meeting with Keir Starmer<\/p>\n<p class=\"kqzEwDUUT\" style=\"display:none\">After their royal engagements, the Trumps met British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Lady Victoria Starmer at the Prime Minister\u2019s country residence in Chequers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"kqzEwDUUT\" style=\"display:none\">Deals were signed, hands were shaken, and the four even had time to watch Army parachuters.<\/p>\n<p><img  alt=\"The Trumps with Sir Keir Starmer and Lady Victoria Starmer as they watch members of the Red Devils Army parachute display team at Chequers. Photo \/ Getty Images\" class=\"article-media__image responsively-lazy\" data-test-ui=\"article-media__image\"\/>The Trumps with Sir Keir Starmer and Lady Victoria Starmer as they watch members of the Red Devils Army parachute display team at Chequers. 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