Melania Trump and her son, Barron Trump, have gained attention for their special mother-son connection. The pair even went viral recently after a video of a young Barron surfaced, being shared all over social media and showing Melania's loving moment with her son.
Now that Barron has turned 18 and is studying at New York University, their connection continues to be just as strong as it was when he was growing up. The mother-son duo showed their support for Donald Trump during the presidential inauguration and had a special moment at Blair House.
The memorable moment was photographed by Belgian portrait artist Régine Mahaux, who detailed their dynamic in a world exclusive with HOLA! and HELLO!, where she revealed how "happy" Barron is amid Melania's new life chapter at the White House.
“Barron is happy and proud and she's really proud of him. The connection there is very, very special. It's a moment that I'm so happy I got, because this is really them," Régine said, describing them as "a great team."
© Ricky Carioti /Getty ImagesRégine photographed Melania and Barron before the presidential inauguration. They spent the night at Blair House, the historic residence for official U.S. guests, often regarded as the world’s most exclusive hotel.
© CHIP SOMODEVILLAThe black-and-white photo shows the pair descending the stairs, preparing for the pivotal moment. “I like this picture because nobody, nobody is there at Blair House. There aren’t any other photographers (I’m the only one). The fact that we could catch Barron and her together, they are a team."
"They are a good team and that's what I wanted to show you in all my pictures is the affection they have for each other,” Régine explained, adding that Melania continues to be "true to herself" and is "ready" to serve as First Lady for a second time.
© Régine Mahaux
