Melania Trump, Queen Camilla team up at White House youth event spotlighting US-UK bond

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First lady Melania Trump and Queen Camilla came together Tuesday at the White House to spotlight a shared commitment to improving children’s well-being. The two spouses joined students for hands-on activities related to technology and history at the White House Tennis Pavilion in the afternoon. The UK's queen and king are in the U.S. for a four-day trip that is packed with various events and private meetings, including with the president, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and others. The event on Tuesday underscored a shared priority to strengthen children’s development, with Trump’s "Be Best" and "Fostering the Future" initiatives and Camilla’s long-running focus on literacy driving the effort. MELANIA TRUMP TO SPEAK FOR THE FIRST TIME ON CAPITOL HILL IN ROUNDTABLE FOCUSED ON PUNISHING REVENGE PORN Camilla and the first lady joined regional students, including several state champions from the Presidential AI Challenge, to test out and use virtual reality (VR) headsets to learn about American and United Kingdom history. Trump donned a white silk and wool jacket and skirt from the Ralph Lauren Collection, according to pool reports. She also wore a straw hat by Eric Javits with Manolo Blahnik snake pumps. The VR glasses gave the students a chance to view popular landmarks in the UK, such as Snowdonia, Giant’s Causeway, Stonehenge, and the exterior of Buckingham Palace. Students also evaluated artifacts using Meta glasses provided by the White House Collection and the National Archives and Records Administration to learn more about the special relationship between the two countries. TRUMP FAMILY DYNASTY BRINGS ROYAL FLAIR TO WHITE HOUSE There was a portrait of the first U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom, President John Adams, a bronze bust of Prime Minister Winston Churchill, and Staffordshire ceramics reflecting early transatlantic cultural exchange. The first lady has emphasized helping children engage with emerging technology, using her platform to promote arti…