By Sohini Sengupta

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Public displays of affection between U.S. President Donald Trump and his wife of more than 20 years, Melania Trump, have often seemed as rare as a London day without rain. However, during their UK state visit this week, the couple surprised many by appearing closer than usual. They held hands, wore matching outfits, and shared genuine-looking smiles. One longtime fan told reporters the pair has reached a “turning point” and that America’s famously reserved first couple might be warming up publicly.

The trip to Windsor Castle became the backdrop for their most striking moments.

Tuesday night, the Trumps stepped off Air Force One holding hands. It was a simple but notable shift for a couple often described as distant. The next day, they emerged in coordinated dark outfits with matching purple touches, reinforcing that sense of unity. As they walked toward the castle with William and Kate, their hands stayed clasped. The British pair, true to form, kept theirs apart!

Some found this shocking, but for Heather, a 62-year-old from Perthshire, Scotland, it felt like proof she’d been right all along. Heather, who calls herself a Melania superfan, traveled to Windsor hoping to catch sight of the couple. She shared her thoughts with The Mirror US.

“She’s been a fantastic presence by his side,” Heather said. “Love her.”

According to Mirror US, Heather admires Melania’s quiet, composed style most. To her, that makes the second-time First Lady a “good example to many women.” More than that, Heather believes Melania’s calm presence balances out Donald Trump’s.

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It took a while for people to see the warmth between them, though.

Early in Trump’s second term as president, Melania Trump kept a low profile. She spent most of her time at Trump Tower helping her son Barron adjust to college life. But now that Barron’s studying in Washington, Melania’s been seen with her husband more often.

🇺🇸MELANIA: BARRON’S LOVING COLLEGE
Appearing on Fox News, Melania expressed her pride, saying, “He loves his classes and his professors.
He’s doing well and enjoying being in New York City again.”
Barron, 18, is studying at NYU’s Stern School of Business following his… pic.twitter.com/FFEQBcHDd5
— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) October 9, 2024

In recent months, photographers have captured several tender moments: the couple walking arm-in-arm before a trip to Texas, Melania kissing Donald Trump on his birthday in April, and the two sharing quiet time on the White House balcony during Fourth of July celebrations. Heather, a longtime observer of the family, believes this shift is genuine. “He was a bit of a lad back then,” she noted, “but now he’s settled. He’s proved himself. You know, [Donald Trump] and Melania have been together for years now.”

Although critics often wondered if they were really a good match (remember those viral clips where Melania seemed to brush off Trump’s hand?), Heather says their relationship today tells its own story.

She admitted, “A lot of people questioned it a few years ago because they were together but not together and cold.” But now, Heather said, “[Melania is] a good right-hand man.” The message is that the Trumps want everyone to see them as a united front in the wake of issues such as the Epstein allegations. Even if it’s a crafted reconnection, that’s the narrative they’re pushing.

President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump, King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrive for the State Banquet hosted by King Charles III and members of the Royal Family at Windsor Castle during Trump’s second state visit to the U.K. https://t.co/FMKC1qsA6V pic.twitter.com/uXKppQ0c3D
— CBS News (@CBSNews) September 17, 2025

In politics, image is everything.

And for Melania and Donald Trump, holding hands might be their most brilliant move yet.

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