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Melania Trump and Princess Kate make bold fashion choices for their historic first outing together

First Lady Melania Trump and Princess Kate are set to make history with their first joint outing together during President Donald Trump’s state visit to the United Kingdom.

On Wednesday, Prince William and Princess Kate greeted President Trump and the First Lady as they disembarked Marine One upon landing on the grounds of the Windsor estate. The couple was then taken to meet the King and Queen.

Princess Kate was dressed in a bold, burgundy Emilia Wickstead dress paired with a matching hat by Jane Taylor, featuring a feather brooch. Kate’s hat, made from luxury felt with a satin bow and veiling, retails for £2,330 and is made to measure. Meanwhile, Melania Trump wore a Christian Dior Haute Couture dark grey suit complemented by a wide-brimmed purple hat that obscured her eyes.

Later in the day, the two women will visit Frogmore Gardens together as part of President Trump’s second state visit, marking their first solo outing without their respective spouses. During this visit, Melania and Kate will meet UK Scoutmaster Dwayne Fields and members of the Scouts Squirrels program. A former Scout herself, Kate has served as co-president of the Scout Association since 2020.

Ahead of their historic outing, Melania Trump and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, joined their respective spouses for the Beating Retreat military ceremony. Camilla chose a royal blue dress and matching hat, accessorized with three strands of pearls, a gold brooch, and a handbag that matched her shoes.

The Trumps stayed overnight on Tuesday at the U.S. Ambassador’s residence in London before traveling to Windsor Castle on Wednesday for a ceremonial welcome and a lavish state banquet.

Melania’s itinerary for the short visit also includes an outing with Camilla. Together, the two will visit Queen Mary’s Dollhouse and the Royal Library at Windsor Castle.

This trip carries extra significance as the late Queen Elizabeth previously hosted the Trumps for a state visit during his first term. President Trump is now the first elected political leader in modern history to be invited to two state visits by British monarchs.

Crowds have turned out to support the U.S. President in the Berkshire town. Dianne, 52, from North London, told The Independent that she believes Trump is a special man. However, thousands are expected to demonstrate against the president’s stay on the streets of London later in the week.

The U.S. President’s visit is under tight security. Four arrests were made near Windsor after images of Trump and the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were projected onto Windsor Castle.

Wednesday’s events include a military parade described by the Ministry of Defence as the largest guard of honour ever held at a state visit. The day will also feature gun salutes, a joint U.S.-U.K. flypast, a carriage procession, and a lavish state banquet.
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In Future If India Attacks Pakistan, Will It Be Considered As Act Of Aggression Against Saudi Arabia? Defence Pact Between 2 Islamic Nations Explained

**Saudi Arabia and Pakistan Sign Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement**

*New Delhi:* In a significant development, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan on Wednesday signed a “Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement.” According to the defence pact, any aggression against either nation will be treated as an attack on both countries.

The agreement was inked during a state visit by Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to Riyadh, at the invitation of Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.

### Joint Statement Highlights Historic Partnership

Both nations issued a joint statement following the agreement, emphasizing the historic partnership between them.

> “Building on the historic partnership extending for nearly eight decades between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, and based on the bonds of brotherhood and Islamic solidarity, as well as shared strategic interests and close defence cooperation between the two countries, HRH the Crown Prince and the Pakistani prime minister signed a Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement,” the statement read.

The agreement reflects the shared commitment of both nations to enhancing their security and working towards regional and global peace. It aims to develop various aspects of defence cooperation and strengthen joint deterrence against any acts of aggression.

> “The agreement states that any aggression against either country shall be considered an aggression against both,” the joint statement further added.

### Details of the Agreement

The pact formalizes defence cooperation between the two Islamic nations, clearly stipulating that any aggression on one country will be regarded as an attack on both.

As highlighted in the joint statement:

> “This agreement, which reflects the shared commitment of both nations to enhance their security and to achieving security and peace in the region and the world, aims to develop aspects of defence cooperation between the two countries and strengthen joint deterrence against any aggression.”

Notably, Pakistan is the only Islamic country with nuclear weapons. Reports suggest that following this agreement, Saudi Arabia may gain access to Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal.

The agreement marks a shift from informal defence ties to structured military cooperation between the two nations.

### Implications for India

The pact has raised alarm bells in New Delhi. Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have maintained close relations for decades, with Riyadh providing Islamabad financial support through grants and loans on several occasions.

This defence pact effectively provides Pakistan with a strategic shield. Pakistan’s stance in the region could become emboldened as Islamabad may invoke the agreement to involve Saudi Arabia in any dispute with India, especially in the context of Kashmir.

India’s relations with Saudi Arabia have generally been cordial. Saudi Arabia is India’s fifth-largest trade partner, while India ranks as Saudi Arabia’s second-largest trade partner.

On the surface, the pact appears to substantially bolster Pakistan’s military and diplomatic position in the region.

### Context: Recent Regional Tensions

The agreement was signed just months after the Pahalgam attack in which 26 people were killed by heavily armed terrorists belonging to The Resistance Front, an offshoot of the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba.

In retaliation, India launched **Operation Sindoor**, targeting nine high-value terror infrastructure sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). Pakistan responded with counterstrikes, escalating tensions further.

Following the military operation, India initiated **Operation Sindoor Outreach** by sending delegations of parliamentarians and officials to friendly nations to highlight Pakistan’s state-sponsored terrorism. One such delegation, led by BJP MP Baijayant Panda, visited Saudi Arabia as part of this campaign.

### India’s Reaction

In response to the Pakistan-Saudi pact, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued a statement:

> “We have seen reports of the signing of a strategic mutual Defence pact between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. The Government was aware that this development, which formalises a long-standing arrangement between the two countries, had been under consideration.”

> “We will study the implications of this development for our national security as well as for regional and global stability. The Government remains committed to protecting India’s national interests and ensuring comprehensive national security in all domains.”

### Geopolitical Impact

The agreement is considered a major diplomatic victory for Pakistan and is expected to have significant geopolitical repercussions in the near future.

This development came after a summit attended by 40 Islamic nations in Doha, where reports suggest a NATO-like alliance was proposed in response to Israel’s attack on Qatar.

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*Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.*
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