According to a forensic lip reader cited afterward, she quietly encouraged him to shake hands with nearby leaders, including Estonia’s President Alar Karis, Spain’s King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia, and French President Emmanuel Macron. The subtle intervention helped avert what could have been an awkward moment during a highly visible international ceremony.
As the first Catholic First Lady since Jackie Kennedy, Melania’s presence in St. Peter’s Square alongside world leaders—including Prince William, King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium, and President Macron—underscored the quiet but significant role she continues to play.Continue reading…