First Lady Melania Trump made a stylish appearance in a buttercream-yellow skirt suit as she and President Donald Trump welcomed King Charles III and Queen Camilla to Washington, D.C., for their official state visit.

Royal Arrival and Fashion Statements

The royal couple and the Trumps posed for photographs at the South Portico of the White House, where Melania’s outfit—a double-breasted suit by Adam Lippes—immediately garnered attention. The suit, featuring large round buttons and a crisp collar, is believed to be the brand’s Malone Jacket, retailing for $3,290 in black.

She complemented the suit with python-patterned heels by Manolo Blahnik, known for their luxury price tag exceeding $1,000. Adam Lippes previously designed a navy silk wool coat and pencil skirt for Melania during Trump’s 2025 inauguration.

Her hair was styled in her signature long waves, paired with neutral makeup. President Trump stood beside her in a classic navy blue suit.

Security Concerns and Recent Incident

King Charles and Queen Camilla arrived on Monday afternoon, just days after a security breach at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. A gunman attempted to target Trump administration officials during the event.

Queen Camilla wore a white chiffon dress with black beaded detailing by Anna Valentine, accessorized with a brooch featuring both the US flag and the Union Jack—a gift to Queen Elizabeth II during her 1957 state visit.

Diplomatic Engagements

The First Lady and President Trump greeted the royals before leading them to the State Floor for tea in the Green Room. They then embarked on a tour of the White House Beehive, marking the beginning of a three-day visit filled with diplomatic engagements.

State Visit Details

The royal couple’s itinerary includes a bilateral meeting between President Trump and King Charles, as well as a State Arrival Ceremony on Tuesday, where the President is expected to deliver remarks. The visit commemorates the 250th anniversary of American independence from Great Britain and has been planned for over a year.

The White House implemented heightened security measures following the incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, where Cole Tomas Allen, 31, stormed the security perimeter armed with a shotgun, handgun, and knives. Surveillance footage showed Allen exchanging fire with Secret Service agents before being apprehended.

One agent sustained minor injuries and is expected to recover. President Trump addressed the nation, stating, “When you’re impactful, they go after you. They seem to think he was a lone wolf. We’re not going to let anybody take over our society.” The White House announced the dinner would be rescheduled within 30 days.