Politicians and high society descended on the Orsay Museum in Paris last night as part of commemorations for Armistice Day, 100 years after the end of the First World War.
And despite the solemnity of the occasion, there was no shortage of glamour as wives of European leaders dress to the nines in jewel tones and velvet evening gowns.
Naturally as wife of the host, French President Emmanuel Macron, Brigitte Macron put her best foot forward, looking perfect co-ordinated with her husband in a smary navy dress and jacket.
But she faced stiff competition in the style stakes from First Lady Melania Trump who opted for androgynous chic in a smart tuxedo.
Meanwhile, Princess Charlene of Monaco also looked achingly chic in a floor length black gown, which showcased her statuesque figure.
Brigitte Macron was perfectly co-ordinated with her husband Emmanuel in a smart navy ensemble as they attended a dinner with Heads of State at the Orsay museum in Paris
Melania Trump looked chic in tuxedo as she posed for a snap with her husband, Emine Erdogan and President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan
Prince Albert II of Monaco and his wife Princess Charlene arrive to attend a visit and a dinner at the Orsay Museum on the eve of the commemoration ceremony for Armistice Day
Monika Babisova, wife of the Czech Republic Prime Minister Andrej Babis, put on a glamorous display in an off-the-shoulder red gown as they arrived at the official dinner on the eve of the international ceremony for the Centenary of the WWI Armistice of 11 November 1918
Monika Babisova, 44, wife of the Czech Republic Prime Minister Andrej Babis, put on a glamorous display in an off-the-shoulder red gown.
The couple who met when she worked as his secretary have been together around 20 years and share two children, but only got around to tying the knot in 2017.
Monika is well known for her love of designer labels such as Fendi, Gucci or Dior, so it’s no wonder she was eager to pull out all the stops for the high profile occasion.
Meanwhile, Peristera Baziana – the wife of the Greek PM – also cut a striking figure in crimson velvet.
Monika Babisova, 44, looked glamorous in a simple red gown that showed off her bare shoulders and carried a silver clutch bag, teamed the ensemble with nude heels
Mother-of-two Monika Babisova arrived hand-in-hand with her husband Czech Republic Prime Minister Andrej Babis, who she first met while working as his secretary
Princess Charlene of Monaco wore her cropped hair in a retro style with waves framing her face. She attended dinner at the Orsay Museum to mark 100 years since the end of the First World War with her husband Prince Albert of Monaco
Peristera Baziana, partner of the Greek prime minister Alexis Tsipras looked glamorous in a deep red velvet dress with a lace panel above the knee
French President Emmanuel Macron hosted German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and US President Donald Trump at the event.
Trump made it to dinner after being slammed for not turning up to an official memorial hours earlier, saying his Marine One helicopter was ‘grounded’ by rain.
Other attendees include Prince Albert II of Monaco and his wife Princess Charlene, along with International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Christine Lagarde.
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis and his wife Carmen Iohannis, who opted for a smart blue velvet coat for the dinner marking the eve of 100 years since the end of the First World War
Congo’s First Lady Antoinette Sassou Nguesso put on a glamorous display in a white cape trimmed with fur over a navy dress as she arrived with her husband President Denis Sassou Nguesso
On Saturday afternoon, Donald Trump called off a a trip to Aisne-Marne American Cemetery and Memorial after a bad weather call grounded Marine One.
He and first lady Melania Trump had planned to visit the memorial for American marines near the Belleau Wood battlefield on Saturday afternoon.
However the event was cancelled at the last minute due to a storm that would have prevented them from helicoptering to the site that’s more than an hour’s drive from Paris.
‘The President and First Lady’s trip to Ainse-Marne American Cemetery and Memorial has been canceled due to scheduling and logistical difficulties caused by the weather,’ the White House said. ‘An American delegation led by Chief of Staff General John Kelly and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Joe Dunford will attend on their behalf.’
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan was joined by his wife Anna Hakobyan who kept it simple in black trousers and a belted top (left). Maryna Poroshenko opted for a classic look in a long sleeved navy dress as she attended with her husband President Petro Poroshenko of Ukraine
Amelie Derbaudrenghien, partner of Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel, went for a failsafe option in the form of a simple black midi dress. Niger’s President and his wife Dr Lalla Malika Issoufou who looked glamorous in a red and white patterned dress, teamed with a fur trimmed cape
Swiss Confederation’s President Alain Berset and his wife Muriel Zeender-Berset. Turkey’s President Tayyip Erdogan with his wife Emine, who looked elegant in a floor-length coat dress