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A DAZZLING Melania Trump bowled Britain over today as she was pictured laughing with a group of kids - as they made poppies to raise money for injured veterans.

The First Lady joked and laughed with the youngsters as she made a visit to the Royal Chelsea Hospital, before trying her hand at bowls with Philip May.

 Melania Trump tried her hand at bowls today while Donald and Theresa were in talks at Chequers
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Melania Trump tried her hand at bowls today while Donald and Theresa were in talks at ChequersCredit: Reuters

She was greeted by Theresa May's husband Philip today - who even bought a new suit for the occasion.

The First Lady is attending the retirement and nursing home for former members of the British army this morning while husband Donald Trump visited a military site and then headed to Chequers for talks.

In heart-warming images Melania was seen helping the kids with their crafts, and chatting candidly to them.

She high-fived a veteran during a game of bowls with the rest of the group too.

 Mrs May's husband Philip was there to cheer her on
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Mrs May's husband Philip was there to cheer her onCredit: Reuters
 Melania beamed as she made poppies with kids at the Royal Hospital Chelsea today
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Melania beamed as she made poppies with kids at the Royal Hospital Chelsea todayCredit: AP:Associated Press
 The first Lady was greeted by the hospital's CEO and some of the pensioners themselves, before going inside to meet with local kids
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The first Lady was greeted by the hospital's CEO and some of the pensioners themselves, before going inside to meet with local kidsCredit: Reuters

On arrival she also met Lieutenant Colonel Nicky Mott, hospital CEO Gary Lashko and Chelsea pensioners John Riley, Alan Collins and Marjorie Cole.

She bowled four times on the green outside, and her towering high heels didn't stop her getting stuck in to the game.

It was reported ahead of the visit the First Lady was keen to get stuck in while she was in the UK, and had wanted to attend a hospital or a school.

Melania asked the kids, who were from Saint George's Church of England Primary School, if they could show her how to make the poppies, which will be used for remembrance day later this year.

"Thank you for helping me," she told one of the children.

Mr May told her her efforts were "very professional".

The Royal Hospital Chelsea was founded as a retirement home for soldiers by King Charles II in 1682, and the Chelsea pensioners are famous for their distinctive scarlet coats.

What's Melania wearing?

THE glamorous First Lady stepped out in a striped statement dress this morning on her visit to the Chelsea Pensioners.

The navy, orange and beige number worn by 48-year-old Melania is by British designer Victoria Beckham.

The bold dress, which fell just below the knee, is priced at £1,550.

She teamed the panelled stretch kit design with a pair of nude heels - which didn't put her off getting stuck into the bowls game on the green today.

And she finished off the look with nude nails too, and wore her hair straight.

Last night she wore a beautiful pale yellow J.Mendel gown for the evening do at Blenheim Palace.

Melania could change again before she gets the helicopter across to Windsor Castle with husband Donald this afternoon, where she will meet the Queen for tea.

 Philip May and Melania looked to be enjoying themselves during the official visit, waving British flags outside
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Philip May and Melania looked to be enjoying themselves during the official visit, waving British flags outsideCredit: Reuters
 The First Lady looked relaxed as she high-fived a veteran while playing bowls
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The First Lady looked relaxed as she high-fived a veteran while playing bowlsCredit: Getty Images - Getty

Her appearance comes after she wowed the guests at Blenheim Palace last night in a beautiful yellow gown.

She posed for photographs alongside her husband, and Mr and Mrs May outside the iconic birthplace of Winston Churchill.

Last night they had dinner together at the palace with 150 other business leaders, where they dined on Scottish salmon, roast beef, followed by strawberries and ice cream.

And Mr Trump was shown around a Churchill exhibition too, as first revealed by The Sun last night.

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 Melania looked suitably glamorous for a lavish dinner at Blenheim Palace near Oxford last night
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Melania looked suitably glamorous for a lavish dinner at Blenheim Palace near Oxford last nightCredit: Reuters
 She looked stunning as she attended the lavish dinner with Theresa May and her husband Philip
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She looked stunning as she attended the lavish dinner with Theresa May and her husband PhilipCredit: AFP or licensors

While the First Lady was being entertained in London, the Prime Minister and President visited Sandhurst military site together, and then went on to Chequers for a working lunch and talks.

The pair met for the first time this morning after Mr Trump's interview with the Sun today, where he told her that any attempts to maintain close ties with the EU would make a lucrative US trade deal very unlikely.

In an extraordinary intervention Mr Trump said: “If they do a deal like that, we would be dealing with the European Union instead of dealing with the UK, so it will probably kill the deal.”

 Melania appeared to be striking up a friendship with one of the girls as they made the poppies together
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Melania appeared to be striking up a friendship with one of the girls as they made the poppies togetherCredit: Reuters
 The pair were seen smiling and joking with one another during the visit
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The pair were seen smiling and joking with one another during the visitCredit: Reuters
 Mr May also had his turn on the bowls as well, cheered on by Melania on the sidelines
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Mr May also had his turn on the bowls as well, cheered on by Melania on the sidelinesCredit: AP:Associated Press
 The First Lady flashed her husband's famous thumbs up pose too
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The First Lady flashed her husband's famous thumbs up pose tooCredit: AFP or licensors
 Donald Trump was greeted by Theresa May at the Royal Military Academy in Sandhurst
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Donald Trump was greeted by Theresa May at the Royal Military Academy in SandhurstCredit: @Scavino45/Twitter

Later today President Trump and Melania will travel to Windsor Castle for tea with the Queen.

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