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Kensington Palace Releases Photos as Kate and Melania Meet Squirrel Scouts on Final Day of Trump State Visit

The low-key outing used youth activities plus a focus on nature to project soft diplomacy.

Overview

  • Kensington Palace published official images and a message from the Princess of Wales highlighting a shared love of the outdoors as Squirrels worked toward their 'Go Wild' badges at Frogmore Gardens.
  • Chief Scout Dwayne Fields reported that one child asked Melania Trump, "Are you the next princess?", reflecting the group's candid curiosity.
  • President Trump praised the engagement and the Princess of Wales, saying both he and the First Lady thought she was "a very wonderful person."
  • Children were served lunches featuring honey from the Wales family's Anmer Hall hives, while the First Lady gifted each child a jar of White House honey.
  • Kate wore a silk scarf from Sudbury Mill that was recently gifted during her visits to British textile makers, reinforcing her emphasis on homegrown craftsmanship.