(NewsNation) — Kate Middleton and Melania Trump stepped out together for an event geared toward the children on Thursday, as part of the first lady’s state visit in the U.K.
The Princess of Wales and Trump appeared at Frogmore Gardens in Windsor, joining the U.K.’s Chief Scout Dwayne Fields and members of the Scouts’ Squirrels program as the youth explored nature while earning their “Go Wild” badge.
Both women were with a group of 4- to 6-year-olds as they created artwork, according to People Magazine.
Kate was seen speaking to children about their art, while Trump was seen helping kids draw an outline of a bear, adding a sun and grass, calling the kids’ drawing “beautiful.”
King Charles greets Trump during state visit
King Charles and Queen Camilla welcomed President Donald Trump and the first lady to Windsor Castle on Wednesday, as the president prepared to talk business with U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
The day’s festivities included a procession through the estate at Windsor, a state banquet, a special military flyover and a wreath-laying ceremony at the tomb of Queen Elizabeth II.
WINDSOR, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 18: U.S. First Lady Melania Trump (R) and Catherine, Princess of Wales interact with children as they tour the grounds of Frogmore Cottage where they met members of the Scouts’ Squirrels programme, during the State visit by the President of the United States of America and U.S. First Lady Melania Trump, on September 18, 2025 in Windsor, England. (Photo by Nathan Howard – WPA Pool/Getty Images) 
WINDSOR, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 18: Catherine, Princess of Wales meetS members of the Scouts’ Squirrels programme in the grounds of Frogmore Cottage, during the State visit by the President of the United States of America and U.S. First Lady Melania Trump, on September 18, 2025 in Windsor, England. (Photo by Nathan Howard – WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Shortly after arriving in the U.K. Tuesday night, Trump spoke glowingly about his two-day state visit to the United Kingdom, describing it as a “very special place.” The visit is the second of his term, a first for a U.S. president.
Trump met with protests
Even with the grand royal welcome, Trump’s second state visit wasn’t universally welcomed, as he and the first lady encountered protesters during their time there
Thousands of people marched through central London holding banners that said, “No to the racism, no to Trump,” while a counter protester held a sign saying, “We Love Trump,” according to the Associated Press.
NewsNation’s Anna Kutz contributed to this report