Which Of Donald Trump’s Kids Attended Melania’s Mom’s Funeral?
Donald Trump and all five of his children gathered to bid farewell to Melania Trump's mother, Amalija Knavs, at her funeral Thursday.
The somber occasion at The Church of Bethesda-By-The-Sea in Palm Beach, Florida, saw the former president's daughters, Ivanka Trump and Tiffany Trump, attending with their spouses Jared Kushner and Michael Boulos, respectively.
Photos and videos obtained by the Daily Mail and Page Six showed Eric Trump, his wife Lara Trump, Donald Trump Jr., and his partner Kimberly Guilfoyle were also present.
The former first lady and Donald's 17-year-old son, Barron, was seen towering over his parents as they stood outside the church, waiting for Knavs' casket.
Melania sported a black blazer and skirt, while her husband donned a dark navy suit for the funeral.
Melania delivered an emotional eulogy, expressing admiration for her mother's "nurturing spirit" and "exceptional" dedication, as seen in a video shared by Fox News.
She spoke about Knavs' love for her grandson Barron, whom she "showered with affection, illuminating his world with love, tender care, and unwavering devotion."
Melania's voice cracked as she bid farewell, saying, "Rest in peace, my beloved mother."
In a statement to the Daily Mail, the former model's lawyer, Michael Wildes, described her eulogy as "lovely" and heartfelt.
"Melania was composed and elegant as always, but this was undoubtedly an impactful moment for her," the lawyer added. "The loss of her mother has really shocked her to the core. She relied heavily on her for support and council. She was the epitome of a doting grandmother."
Former US President Donald Trump (center right) stands with his wife Melania Trump (2L) their son Barron Trump (center left) and father-in-law Viktor Knavs, as the coffin carrying the remains of Amalija Knavs, the former first lady's mother, is carried into the Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea for her funeral, in Palm Beach, Florida, on January 18, 2024.
Last week, Melania announced the sad news that her mother had passed away on Jan. 9 at the age of 78.
In a statement shared via X, formerly Twitter, she praised Knavs' "grace, warmth, and dignity."
At the time, Ivanka paid tribute to Knavs on social media, describing her as a "remarkable woman who brought immense joy and love into the lives of all around her."
First Lady Melania Trump's parents, Viktor Knavs and Amalija Knavs walk to Air Force One at Morristown Municipal Airport in Morristown, New Jersey, on August 16, 2020.
The cause of death has not been disclosed. But Knavs had been reportedly very ill around the holidays, leading to Melania's absence from the Trump family's Christmas gathering and the former president's New Year's Eve party.
Knavs and her husband, Viktor Knavs, became U.S. citizens in 2018.
The couple was residing at Mar-a-Lago, near their daughter and son-in-law, at the time of Amalija's passing.
