Melania 'tactile' with Donald as she shows 'genuine enjoyment' at Barron's graduation

Melania Trump revealed a different side of herself as her son Barron received his diploma .

The 18-year-old offspring of former president Donald Trump graduated from Oxbridge Academy in West Palm Beach, Florida , on Friday. Trump was granted a break from the hush money trial to attend, and he was joined by Melania and her father, Viktor Knavs.

Barron was spotted towering over his classmates in his graduation attire, standing at an impressive 6 foot 7 inches.

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Melania looked elegant in a £5,000 Dior jacket paired with a white pencil skirt , topped off with a Gucci straw boater hat. Despite her stylish outfit, it was clear that her pride for her son on his big day was the main focus .

Body language expert Judi James analysed Melania's demeanour as she watched her son's graduation. She suggested that the former first lady displayed a more relaxed and lighthearted persona than we're typically used to seeing, reports the Express US .

"Melania looks far more relaxed than usual here and also very connected to her husband. Her knees seem to lean in his direction, and when she places her hands on her lap, they are also positioned towards him."

She further explained that Melania seemed to be enjoying herself at the ceremony, which took place amidst a stressful trial for her presidential candidate husband .

James commented: "We can see her smile from beneath the broad brim of her hat and it does seem to lack some of the normal rigidity to show authentic enjoyment and even a sense of fun."

"She leans back and laughs as Donald jokes about, and she is still smiling as he places his hand on her shoulder in a relatively easy-going gesture."

As Barron walked across the graduation stage, the pride she felt towards her son was evident. Even Donald was visibly moved as their youngest achieved this significant milestone.

"Her raised and upward-pointed hands, as she claps, makes her applause look personal, like any proud mom, although Donald's pose beside her here suggests a moment of quiet reflection as he watches with his hands placed in a downward steeple pose, suggesting he could be slightly overcome by the occasion at this point."

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