Melania Trump donned a powder pink Christian Dior Haute Couture gown for the White House state dinner honoring King Charles and Queen Camilla. The choice broke from tradition, as first ladies typically wear brands from the visiting dignitary's country. The royal visit included a tea ceremony, a congressional address, and the formal evening event.
King Charles and Queen Camilla began their official White House visit on April 29 with a private tea ceremony hosted by President Donald Trump and Melania Trump. The king later delivered a historic address to Congress. The day culminated in a White Tie state dinner attended by Supreme Court justices, cabinet members, and guests including Tim Cook, Jeff Bezos, and Lauren Sánchez. Earlier that day, Melania Trump had worn a pale yellow Adam Lippes skirt suit, aligning with the muted tones of her evening gown, which featured a columnar silhouette from Jonathan Anderson’s debut couture collection for Dior. The first lady's selection of the French design house deviated from custom, which favors brands from the visitors' home nation, the United Kingdom. Melania Trump has frequently alternated between American and European designers, such as the Dolce & Gabbana pantsuit at this year’s State of the Union address. Christian Dior CEO Delphine Arnault and LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault attended President Trump’s 2025 inauguration. During the Trumps’ visit to the UK last year, Melania wore a gray Dior skirt suit before switching to a yellow Carolina Herrera gown.
