Melania, Donald and Barron Trump met in Palm Beach (United States of America) today, Thursday 18.01. to recall the life of Melania’s mother Amalia Knavswho died earlier this month at the age of 78.

The Trumps were seen entering Bethesda Church by the Sea, where the funeral was held, along with Viktor Knavs, Melania’s father and husband. Two of the former president’s children from previous marriages were also at the funeral: Tiffany Trump and Ivanka Trump.

Former US President Donald Trump (C) with his wife Melania Trump (right) and father-in-law Viktor Knavs (L) leave the funeral of Amalia Knavs, mother of the former first lady. (Photo by GIORGIO VIERA / AFP) Photo: AFP

During the meeting, the former first lady said of her mother: “In her presence, the world seemed to shine with brightness and joy. Our bond was unbreakable.”

Melania (53) also called her mother “a ray of light in the darkest days.” Amalia lived in resort privately from the Trumps at Mar-a-Lago since the couple left the White House in 2017.

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It was last Tuesday, January 9, the day he announced his mother’s death through a statement shared on X (Twitter).

It said: “It is with deep sadness that I announce the death of my dear mother. Amalija Knavs was a strong woman who always carried herself with grace, warmth and dignity. She was completely devoted to her husband, daughters, grandson and son-in-law. We will miss her immensely and will continue to respect and love her legacy.