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Topics: Melania Trump, Donald Trump, World News, Pope Francis, Politics
Olivia Burke
Topics: Melania Trump, Donald Trump, World News, Pope Francis, Politics
Melania Trump saved her other half from making a clumsy mistake on the world stage at Pope Francis' funeral, a lip reader has claimed.
The eyes of the world have been on Rome today (26 April) as the 88-year-old pontiff was laid to rest following his death on Easter Monday.
But in true Donald Trump style, the US President has been the attendee who attracted the most attention.
He caused a stir by going against the dress code and sporting a blue suit for the sombre occasion, resulting in many people tuning into the service from home to accuse Trump of showing 'no respect'.
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As well as this, he managed to find time to sit down with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy for a 'productive discussion' before the funeral got underway.
Although the conversation between the pair is said to have gone well, a lot of people think it wasn't exactly a great time to conduct a makeshift meeting about brokering a peace deal with Russia.
A body language expert has shared their analysis of what the world leaders were communicating through their movements during the chat, suggesting they were both 'mirroring one another almost perfectly'.
And lip reading maestro Nicola Hickling has also offered up her assessment of what Trump uttered to his wife Melania during the service in Vatican City.
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Now, the expert - who describes herself as a 'forensic lip reader' - has also revealed what she believes the couple said in another exchange during the mass.
Hickling, from Lip Reader Limited, told the Daily Mail that Melania managed to save Trump from an awkward moment with French President Emmanuel Macron.
She believes the former model stopped her husband from royally putting his foot in it when the congregation were encouraged to offer one another the 'Sign of Peace'.
For those who don't know, this is a Catholic ritual which involves churchgoers shaking hands, embracing, or gesturing towards one another to signify reconciliation and unity.
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Trump - who was raised as Presbyterian but later reportedly defined himself as a non-denominational Christian - seemed to be unaware of this, as he was seen watching on as those surrounding him participated in the Sign of Peace.
That was until Melania intervened, as Hickling believes the First Lady prompted him to offer his hand out to those nearby - including Macron.
The lip reader claims that Melania whispered 'you should do it' in Trump's ear, before repeating herself, while Trump then supposedly replied: "Oh, alright."
The commander-in-chief then engaged with Estonia's President Alar Karis, as well as Spain's King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia, before offering the Sign of Peace to Macron.
Trump and the French leader were then seen sharing a firm handshake - so nice one, Melania.
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LADbible Group has contacted a representative for Melania Trump for comment.