Melania Trump Turns Heads With Luxury Fashion During Two-Day England State Visit
First Lady’s wardrobe highlights accompany Trump’s second state visit to Britain, with engagements from Windsor to a Scouts event and a palace banquet

London — President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump completed a two-day state visit to the United Kingdom on Thursday, a trip that drew widespread attention for Melania’s fashion alongside meetings with King Charles III, Queen Camilla, and other royals. The visit marked a second state invitation for a U.S. president to Britain, a distinction not previously achieved.
On arrival at London’s Stansted Airport, Melania stepped off Air Force One wearing a floor-length Burberry trench coat, a hallmark of the British fashion house founded in 1856 by Thomas Burberry. She paired the coat with black Saint Laurent sunglasses as the couple prepared to head to Windsor. The Burberry coat had also been photographed on earlier departures from the United States, underscoring a recurring motif in her abroad appearances.
At Windsor Castle, the presidential couple were greeted by senior members of the royal family, including King Charles III, Queen Camilla, Prince William and Catherine, the Princess of Wales. Melania wore a dark gray two-piece set with a long-sleeve top and knee-length pencil skirt, complemented by a dark purple Dior hat that shaded her face. Kate Middleton wore a dark red dress with a matching hat, and Queen Camilla wore a blue dress. Melania’s gray ensemble provided a stark contrast to the royal styling surrounding her.
That evening, the Trumps attended the State Banquet hosted by King Charles III and members of the Royal Family at Windsor Castle. For the banquet, Melania selected a strapless off-the-shoulder floor-length yellow Carolina Herrera dress, paired with a lilac belt and emerald earrings. The setting showcased the sartorial diplomacy often observed on state visits, with Queen Camilla choosing a blue dress and accessories to accompany the evening. The narrative of the evening underscored a sense of formal ceremony, with Trump praising the hosts and the country in remarks during the feast.
The following day, Melania joined Queen Camilla on a tour of Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House and the Royal Library. She wore a brown leather jacket and skirt from Louis Vuitton, featuring subtle floral detailing and cream-colored thread outlining the hems. Camilla wore a white dress with horizontal lines. Later that day, Melania joined the Princess of Wales for events outside Frogmore Cottage as part of a Scout Association activity with the Squirrels program. She wore a fitted brown suede military jacket and khaki pants from Ralph Lauren, while Middleton wore a green top and brown Ralph Lauren skirt. Throughout the activities, Melania could be seen interacting with children, drawing, and playing with a large parachute.

As the visit drew to a close, the couple traveled by Marine One to meet Air Force One for the return flight to the United States. Melania wore the same brown military jacket and khaki pants for the journey home, a note of consistency amid a week of public appearances. The Associated Press noted that no U.S. president had previously been invited for a second state visit to Britain, underscoring the exceptional nature of Trump’s invitation.
The two-day itinerary demonstrated a blend of ceremonial duties, diplomatic outreach, and public-facing moments, with Melania’s fashion choices frequently becoming a talking point alongside her husband’s formal engagements. The visit culminated with the Trumps returning to the United States, leaving behind a record of style that reflected the broader aims of the state visit. The coverage of the trip highlighted the intersection of allyship, history, and public perception during modern diplomacy.