Ivanka Trump put on an elegant display in a figure-hugging black dress as she arrived at her mother, Ivana Trump’s funeral alongside her step-sister, Tiffany Trump, her sister-in-law, Lara Trump, Donald Trump Jr.’s partner Kimberly Guilfoyle – and his ex-wife Vanessa Trump.
Hoards of Ivana Trump’s loved ones are coming out to commemorate her for an emotional memorial service in New York City New York City on Wednesday.
Described as a ‘celebration of life,’ the first wife of Former President Donald Trump is set to be honored at St. Vincent Ferrer Roman Catholic church on Lexington Avenue at 1:30pm on Wednesday.
Ivana’s immediate family – including her ex-husband, Donald, as well as their three kids – stopped by Frank Campbell Funeral Home in the Upper East Side of Manhattan to say their final goodbyes, before they are set to head to the church for the memorial service.
Her daughter, Ivanka, 40, was accompanied by husband, Jared Kushner, 41, and their youngest son – Theodore James, six – at the funeral home. It’s unclear if their other two kids, Arabella Rose, 11, and Joseph Frederick, eight, were in attendance.
Ivana’s son Eric Trump, 38, was also spotted alongside his wife, Lara, 39, and their two kids, Eric Luke, four, and Carolina Dorothy, two, while her eldest, Donald Jr., 44, was joined by his fiancée Kimberly, 53.
Ivanka Trump put on an elegant display in a figure-hugging black dress as she arrived at her mother, Ivana Trump’s funeral alongside her sister-in-law Lara Trump, Donald Trump Jr.’s partner Kimberly Guilfoyle – and his ex-wife Vanessa Trump
Ivana’s immediate family stopped by Frank Campbell Funeral Home in the Upper East Side of Manhattan to say their final goodbyes, before they’re set to head to St. Vincent Ferrer Roman Catholic church for a memorial service
Her daughter, Ivanka, 40, was accompanied by husband, Jared Kushner, 41, and their youngest son – Theodore James, six – at the funeral home
Ivanka donned a simple, black, form-fitting dress which left her long legs on full display. She paired the look with matching stilettoes and a white, pearl necklace. Her husband, for his part, wore a black suit
Ivanka’s blonde locks were curled with beach-like waves
It’s unclear if their other two kids, Arabella Rose, 11, and Joseph Frederick, eight, were in attendance
His ex-wife, Vanessa, 44, was also seen paying her respects with her five kids, Donald Trump III, Kai Madison Trump, Spencer Frederick Trump, Tristan Milos Trump, Chloe Sophia Trump.
Tiffany, 28 – the daughter of Donald and his second wife, Marla Maples – also attended the event, despite the fact that Donald and Ivana’s marriage had ended due to his affair with Marla.
The Trump family appeared somber as they greeted other guests before entering the mortuary.
Ivana, an icon of 1980s style, wealth, and excess, was a model and businesswomen who helped Donald build an empire that launched him to the presidency. The pair was married from 1977 to 1992, and they shared three kids together – Donald Jr., Eric, and Ivanka.
It was announced that Ivana had died at the age of 73 last Thursday, after she was found by a staff member ‘unconscious and unresponsive’ at the bottom of a set of stairs in her New York City townhouse.
Emergency services said they were called to the socialite’s home after reports of someone in cardiac arrest were made around 12:40pm local time. Authorities said the death was an accident, with blunt impact injuries to her torso as the cause.
Ivanka donned a simple, black, form-fitting dress which left her long legs on full display while visiting the funeral home.
Ivana’s son Eric Trump, 38, was also spotted alongside his wife, Lara, 39, and their two kids, Eric Luke (pictured with Eric), four, and Carolina Dorothy, two,
Eric was seen giving his four-year-old son a hug before picking him and up and carrying him. The businessman seemed emotional, appearing to hold back tears, as he embraced the youngster
Lara wore a black dress with a sweetheart neckline. She kept her long blonde locks in loose curls around her face
She seemed in slightly better spirits, smiling at a fellow guest outside the funeral home
Lara was seen holding the hand of her and Eric’s daughter, Carolina, who wore a ruffled black dress
The couple was seen entering the event with their young children
Lara’s textured gown showed off her muscular arms and shoulders
She completed the look with matching stilettoes and a white, pearl necklace. Her husband, for his part, wore a black suit.
Eric was seen giving his four-year-old son a hug before picking him and up and carrying him inside. The businessman seemed emotional, appearing to hold back tears, as he embraced the youngster.
His wife, Lara, wore a black dress with a sweetheart neckline. She kept her long blonde locks in loose curls around her face.
Kimberly wore a velvet, black, long-sleeve gown, which she paired with a YSL clutch and black heels. Donald Jr. opted for a dark suit, and dress shoes.
As for Vanessa, she was seen sporting a navy blue, ruffled dress, along with a matching jacket and strappy heels. She was photographed exiting her vehicle looking serious, in a pair of dark sunglasses which hid her eyes.
Ivana’s ex-husband, Donald, was joined by his current wife, Melania Trump, at the funeral home. He wore a blue suit, while Melania sported a long, black ensemble.
Ivana’s eldest son, Donald Jr., 44, was joined by his fiancée Kimberly, 53
The couple greeted fellow guests outside before making their way into the building
Kimberly wore a velvet, black, long-sleeve gown for the sad event
She paired the look with a YSL clutch and black heels. Donald Jr. opted for a dark suit, and dress shoes
Tiffany, 28 – the daughter of Donald and his second wife, Marla Maples – also attended the event, despite the fact that Donald and Ivana’s marriage had ended due to his affair with Marla
Tiffany, who donned a button-down dress with puffy sleeves, was accompanied by her husband, Michael Boulos, whom she married in 2018
Donald Jr.’s ex-wife, Vanessa, 44, was also seen paying her respects
She was photographed exiting her vehicle looking somber in a pair of dark sunglasses which hid her eyes
The former model wore a navy blue, ruffled dress, along with a matching jacket and strappy heels
Vanessa, who is the mom to Donald Trump III, Kai Madison Trump, Spencer Frederick Trump, Tristan Milos Trump, Chloe Sophia Trump, was seen with her five kids outside of the funeral home
The mother-of-five kept her children close as she held hands with one of her sons and one of her daughters while leaving the funeral home and making her way to her car
Tiffany, who donned a button-down dress with puffy sleeves, was accompanied by her husband, Michael Boulos, whom she married in 2018.
The invitation to the memorial requested that instead of flowers, mourners make donations to the Big Dog Rescue, ‘in recognition of Ivana’s steadfast and enduring love of animals.’
Donald confirmed the tragic news of Ivana’s passing while posting a touching tribute to his ex on his Truth Social account hours after her death.
‘I am very saddened to inform all of those that loved her, of which there are many, that Ivana Trump has passed away at her home in New York City,’ he wrote at the time.
He went on to describe her as a ‘beautiful, amazing’ woman, while honoring her close bond with their children.
‘She led a great and inspirational life,’ he continued. ‘Her pride and joy were her three children, Donald Jr., Ivanka, and Eric. She was so proud of them, as we were all so proud of her. Rest In Peace, Ivana.’
Donald and Ivana’s marriage ended in heartbreak for the model, after it was brought to light that he had an affair with the actress Marla during their relationship.
After her divorce from Donald – for which she was granted a $14million settlement and a mansion in Connecticut – Ivana left her old life of modelling behind and went on to become a businesswoman in her own right, as well as a media personality, fashion designer, and author.
Despite going through a nasty split, it was said that the two reconciled and were on speaking terms again by the time he began his successful run for president in 2015.
Donald later wed Marla in 1993, and together, they welcomed a daughter, Tiffany – but they split in 1999. He then tied the knot with his current wife, Melania Trump, in 2005. They share one son, Barron.
Ivana’s ex-husband, Donald, was joined by his current wife, Melania Trump, at the funeral home. He wore a blue suit, while Melania sported a long, black ensemble
The couple seemed in low spirits, with the former president seen frowning alongside Melania and Ivanka
Ivanka opted for all-natural looking glam, donning a nude lip color and a smokey eye
Donald’s former political aide Omarosa Manigault Newman revealed days after Ivana’s death that he ‘constantly’ sought advice from his ex-wife during his presidency, claiming that she was ‘one of the very few he listened to’ – while discussing her sudden passing.
It was announced that Ivana (pictured in 2018) had died at the age of 73 last Thursday, after she was found by a staff member ‘unconscious and unresponsive’ at the bottom of a set of stairs in her New York City townhouse
Omarosa, who first met Donald when she appeared on the first season of his reality show The Apprentice in 2004, and went on to serve as the assistant to the president and director of communications for the Office of Public Liaison – before she was fired by the White House Chief of Staff in 2017 – said Donald often turned to Ivana for her expertise, years after their marriage ended in a bitter divorce.
She claimed that Donald trusted his ex-wife’s ‘guidance’ since she was ‘a straight shooter’ who ‘was always able to size up a situation.’
‘Ivana was a straight shooter and was always able to size up a situation,’ Omarosa, 48, told People magazine. ‘She is one of the very few people that Donald truly listened to. Even in the White House, he constantly sought her guidance.’
Back in 2017 – during Donald’s presidency – Ivana hinted at their continuing bond while hitting out at Melania, branding herself the real ‘first lady,’ while claiming that she had a ‘direct line’ to her ex-husband at the White House.
Ivana added at the time that she was able to speak to her former spouse whenever she wanted to but that she always hesitated to phone him because ‘Melania was there.’
‘I [don’t] really want to call him there, because Melania is there,’ she told ABC News at the time. ‘And I don’t want to cause any kind of jealousy or something like that, because I’m basically [the] first Trump wife. OK? I’m first lady.’
Ivana’s son Eric also spoke out about her death to DailyMail.com, saying in a statement issued on behalf of the family: ‘Our mother was an incredible woman – a force in business, a world-class athlete, a radiant beauty, and caring mother and friend.
Ivana, an icon of 1980s style, wealth, and excess, was a model and businesswomen who helped Donald build an empire that launched him to the presidency
The pair was married from 1977 to 1992, and they shared three kids together – Donald Jr., Eric, and Ivanka. They are seen in 1985
‘Ivana Trump was a survivor. She fled from communism and embraced this country. She taught her children about grit and toughness, compassion and determination.
‘She will be dearly missed by her mother, her three children and ten grandchildren.’
Ivanka said she was ‘heartbroken’ by the ‘passing of her mother’ on Instagram, writing, ‘Mom was brilliant, charming, passionate and wickedly funny. She modeled strength, tenacity and determination in her every action.
‘She lived life to the fullest – never forgoing an opportunity to laugh and dance. I will miss her forever and will keep her memory alive in our hearts always.’
Ivana was last pictured out and about in New York City on June 22, when she was seen leaving her Upper East Side townhouse and being escorted to hair salon.
She had also planned to visit her regular salon on Thursday, in preparation for an upcoming St. Tropez getaway.
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