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Queen Rania
The Jordanian queen had her own spin on the dress code, wearing a black dress but covering her hair with a white head covering.
Princess Charlene
For Princess Charlene’s third meeting with the Pope in July 2022, she forwent the traditional white lace and instead chose a black lace outfit.
Joe & Jill Biden
The President and the First Lady met with Pope Francis for talks on climate change and COVID in October 2021.
Dr. Jill Biden
Dr. Biden wore the traditional black lace veil for their meeting.
Crown Prince Frederik & Crown Princess Mary of Demark
The Dutch royals met with Pope Francis at the Vatican in November 2018.
King Willem-Alexander & Queen Maxima
In June 2017, the Dutch monarchs met with Pope Francis.
Queen Máxima
Queen Máxima wore traditional black lace; here, she laughs during a meeting at the Apostolic Palace.
Ivanka Trump
At the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City, 2017, wearing a traditional black lace veil.
Melania Trump
Meeting with Pope Francis in customary Vatican apparel.
Melania and Donald Trump
Visiting the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican, 2017.
Queen Silvia of Sweden
Shaking Pope Francis’s hand at the Vatican, 2016.
Princess Charlene of Monaco
The Catholic royal met Pope Francis in Vatican City in 2016.
Angelina Jolie
With Pope Francis at the Vatican, 2015.
Barack and Michelle Obama
Waving to the crowd with Pope Francis from the White House, 2015.
Princess Madeleine of Sweden
Meeting with Pope Francis at the Vatican, 2015.
Queen Mathilde of Belgium
Meeting Pope Francis at the Vatican, 2015.
Queen Sofia of Spain
Attending the Mass at the Vatican, 2014.
King Abduhhah II and Queen Rania of Jordan
With Pope Francis at the Vatican, 2013.
Barack & Michelle Obama
With Pope Benedict XVI, 2009.
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