The tiaras and gowns were packed away, the president bade farewell to the King, and the eyes of the world turned to Chequers.

As the pomp and ceremony of the US state visit gave way to relative peace in Windsor, the women of the Royal family stepped up.

Catherine, Princess of Wales and US first lady Melania Trump walk in Frogmore Gardens on the Windsor estate. Credit: Alamy Stock Photo

The Queen and Princess of Wales gave Melania Trump, the US first lady, a far more personal experience of British royalty than the formalities of day one allowed, with each hosting her for their favourite type of engagement.

Queen Camilla gave her a personal tour of the castle library and Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House, showing her the miniature books inside. Loading

The princess invited her to join a

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