Melania Trump in Princess-perfect couture gown for black-tie dinner at Blenheim Palace

The glamorous ensemble also paid subtle homage to The Queen
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Sabrina Carder13 July 2018

After touching down in the UK wearing a Meghan Markle-esque cream bodycon dress, Melania Trump pulled out all the sartorial stops for the first evening of the Trump UK visit.

All eyes were on the First Lady as she arrived at Blenheim Palace on Thursday evening wearing a pleated pale yellow gown, complete with regal cape.

The fairytale ensemble was most definitely fit for a princess, the buttercup dress very much resembling that of Belle from the Walt Disney classic Beauty And The Beast.

The ethereal number was by French designer J Mendel, whose spring/summer 2018 collection featured the same $6,990 (£5,325) caped gown, but in an emerald hue.

US First Lady Melania Trump arrives at Blenheim Palace (PA Wire/PA Images)
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According to WWD, the couture colour change was at the request of the First Lady's stylist, Herve Pierre, as it is a custom for the First Lady to pay homage through her sartorial choices when abroad.

The chosen yellow hue supposedly being a subtle tribute to Her Majesty The Queen, as it is one of her favourite colours.

Donald Trump and Melania Trump at Blenheim Palace
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President Donald Trump and the First Lady are scheduled to meet Queen Elizabeth at Windsor Castle on Friday, so we will eagerly await to see which ensemble FLOTUS wears next.

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