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| Melania’s hat, Kate’s brooch and other looks from the Trump state visit | Melania’s hat, Kate’s brooch and other looks from the Trump state visit |
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| Hats! Jewels! Dresses! Tiaras! | Hats! Jewels! Dresses! Tiaras! |
| State visits are as much about what everyone is wearing as they are about what they’re saying and doing. | State visits are as much about what everyone is wearing as they are about what they’re saying and doing. |
| It is an exercise in fashion diplomacy - and there has been plenty of it on display as US President Donald Trump and his wife Melania visit the UK. | It is an exercise in fashion diplomacy - and there has been plenty of it on display as US President Donald Trump and his wife Melania visit the UK. |
| From the First Lady's hat, to the Princess of Wales's feather brooch, here are some of the most eye-catching looks so far. | From the First Lady's hat, to the Princess of Wales's feather brooch, here are some of the most eye-catching looks so far. |
| Melania's hat and a British nod | Melania's hat and a British nod |
| What a HAT! | What a HAT! |
| Melania is no stranger to impressive headwear - her white and navy wide-brimmed hat was a talking point at her husband's inauguration earlier this year. There was an awkward moment when Trump tried to kiss her and the brim of her hat made it a tricky task. Cue the internet blowing up. | Melania is no stranger to impressive headwear - her white and navy wide-brimmed hat was a talking point at her husband's inauguration earlier this year. There was an awkward moment when Trump tried to kiss her and the brim of her hat made it a tricky task. Cue the internet blowing up. |
| The first lady has gone for a similarly dramatic flourish on day one of the state visit. She arrived at Windsor Castle wearing a wide-brimmed purple hat that seemed to obscure her eyes, which she paired with a timeless dark grey suit by Dior. | The first lady has gone for a similarly dramatic flourish on day one of the state visit. She arrived at Windsor Castle wearing a wide-brimmed purple hat that seemed to obscure her eyes, which she paired with a timeless dark grey suit by Dior. |
| The Princess of Wales, Queen Camilla and chat to First Lady Melania Trump as she arrived at Windsor Castle | The Princess of Wales, Queen Camilla and chat to First Lady Melania Trump as she arrived at Windsor Castle |
| "Melania's hat is not by chance," said Kwei. "The hat with the wide brim that hides her face is pointing to a stance where she wants all eyes on her husband and his agenda while here," Kwei added. | "Melania's hat is not by chance," said Kwei. "The hat with the wide brim that hides her face is pointing to a stance where she wants all eyes on her husband and his agenda while here," Kwei added. |
| She noted that it matched the exact colour of her husband's tie, in "a nod to her support for her husband's agenda during this state visit". | She noted that it matched the exact colour of her husband's tie, in "a nod to her support for her husband's agenda during this state visit". |
| Dior is a favourite fashion house for Melania, and, for Kwei, her decision to wear it is a nod to America's support for Europe. | Dior is a favourite fashion house for Melania, and, for Kwei, her decision to wear it is a nod to America's support for Europe. |
| Melania Trump, enigmatic first lady who might do it differently this time | Melania Trump, enigmatic first lady who might do it differently this time |
| On Tuesday, Melania stepped onto UK soil wearing the most British of fashion items: a Burberry trench coat. | On Tuesday, Melania stepped onto UK soil wearing the most British of fashion items: a Burberry trench coat. |
| She wore the honey-coloured, floor-length coat with the collar turned up, while flashes of its signature lining were visible underneath. | She wore the honey-coloured, floor-length coat with the collar turned up, while flashes of its signature lining were visible underneath. |
| Melania, 55, completed the look with black sunglasses and boots. | Melania, 55, completed the look with black sunglasses and boots. |
| Trump and Melania held hands when they landed at London Stansted Airport | Trump and Melania held hands when they landed at London Stansted Airport |
| Vanessa Friedman, chief fashion critic at The New York Times, said that wearing a British-made coat could be an example of engaging in sartorial diplomacy, which is something many first ladies have done. | Vanessa Friedman, chief fashion critic at The New York Times, said that wearing a British-made coat could be an example of engaging in sartorial diplomacy, which is something many first ladies have done. |
| For the Trumps' last state visit in 2019, Melania – a former model – also dressed in her British best, opting for brands such as Burberry, although she added a mix of European fashion houses too (think Celine and Dolce & Gabbana), as well as American designers including Michael Kors. | For the Trumps' last state visit in 2019, Melania – a former model – also dressed in her British best, opting for brands such as Burberry, although she added a mix of European fashion houses too (think Celine and Dolce & Gabbana), as well as American designers including Michael Kors. |
| LIVE: Follow the latest from Trump's state visit to UK | LIVE: Follow the latest from Trump's state visit to UK |
| What is the president doing during his visit? | What is the president doing during his visit? |
| ANALYSIS: Focus on pageantry after Starmer's tough fortnight | ANALYSIS: Focus on pageantry after Starmer's tough fortnight |
| America's unofficial party house where presidents stay in London | America's unofficial party house where presidents stay in London |
| WATCH: BBC correspondents on relationship between PM and president | WATCH: BBC correspondents on relationship between PM and president |
| Security measures - from anti-drones and decoys to bringing in The Beast | Security measures - from anti-drones and decoys to bringing in The Beast |
| It will be interesting to see how the choice of a British brand on this trip will be perceived back at home, says Marian Kwei, a celebrity stylist and Vogue contributor, given that Trump's message is about serving the interests of the United States before those of any other country. | It will be interesting to see how the choice of a British brand on this trip will be perceived back at home, says Marian Kwei, a celebrity stylist and Vogue contributor, given that Trump's message is about serving the interests of the United States before those of any other country. |
| King and Queen match in blue | King and Queen match in blue |
| The King and Queen at the formal ceremonial welcome | The King and Queen at the formal ceremonial welcome |
| The Queen, 78, was seen in a vibrant sapphire blue dress, a matching coat by Fiona Clare and hat by Philip Treacy. | |
| She completed the look with a sapphire and diamond brooch. | She completed the look with a sapphire and diamond brooch. |
| Princess of Wales's outfit sends diplomatic message | Princess of Wales's outfit sends diplomatic message |
| The Princess of Wales smiled as she greeted the US guests | The Princess of Wales smiled as she greeted the US guests |
| The Princess of Wales, 43, wore a burgundy Emilia Wickstead dress and a matching hat by Jane Taylor. | |
| From both the Queen and the Princess, it's a strong showing for British designers. | From both the Queen and the Princess, it's a strong showing for British designers. |
| Catherine completed her look with a feather brooch. | Catherine completed her look with a feather brooch. |
| Kwei noted it was interesting that, like the Trumps, the princess also chose to match her outfit to her husband, the Prince of Wales, 43, who wore a burgundy tie. | |
| "As with Melania, this is to show support and that she's at one with her spouse and home country's agenda," she said. | "As with Melania, this is to show support and that she's at one with her spouse and home country's agenda," she said. |
| "Blue and red!", royal expert Victoria Murphy said of the outfit choices by the Queen and Catherine. | "Blue and red!", royal expert Victoria Murphy said of the outfit choices by the Queen and Catherine. |
| "This seems a clear example of coordinated diplomatic dressing to me, to reflect the US flag. It's an example of how the outfits can send a powerful diplomatic message." | "This seems a clear example of coordinated diplomatic dressing to me, to reflect the US flag. It's an example of how the outfits can send a powerful diplomatic message." |