The first lady’s outfit was fully in line with the controlled and contained public image she had been crafting since the end of her husband’s first term.

As President Donald Trump’s birthday parade kicked off to sparse crowds and muted enthusiasm, all eyes were on those in Trump’s inner circle who managed to make an appearance (those who didn’t included his daughter Ivanka and her husband,

Trump welcomed his 79th with a double celebration in a military parade as it was also the 250th US Army anniversary. Trump entered the venue with the first lady Melania Trump holding hands. The two sat together during the parade at the Washington DC venue.