Ivanka Trump reveals how she was inspired by and ‘hopes to learn from’ this European royal

Ivanka Trump, 36, is currently in New York for a series of meetings at the United Nations headquarters.

She is joined in the city by some of the world’s most powerful leaders and heads of state, including one European royal.

Ivanka came face-to-face for the third time with Queen Maxima of the Netherlands on Tuesday evening.

It was then that she sang the Dutch Queen’s praises and revealed that she had inspired her.

The two women were at New York’s Four Seasons Hotel for a panel discussion they were both taking part in.

At the panel, Ivanka said on Maxima: “I have learned so much from Her Majesty, and I hope to learn a lot more.”

The discussion was on female entrepreneurs, titled “Women Entrepreneurs Finance Initiative.”

The initiative helps provide support and makes sure women entrepreneurs have an equal chance at success.

Other royals currently in New York for the UN Assembly include Crown Princess Mary of Denmark.

The royal families of Belgium, Denmark, Jordan, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and Tonga were also represented.

Belgium’s Queen Mathilde was in the city as well as Queen Rania of Jordan.

On Tuesday Ivanka visited the UN headquarters to watch her father, Donald Trump, talk at the General Assembly.

The entire Trump clan were in New York to support Donald as he took part in the General Debate of the General Assembly of the United Nations.

For the event, Ivanka wore a grey check power suit, embodying her senior role in the Trump administration.

The suit jacket had two layers to it, creating a peplum-style look, and this was matched with a knee-length pencil skirt.

A subtle grey check design was featured on the suit with tiny floral detailing.

Along with padded shoulders, thick black buttons on the front of the jacket helped make Ivanka’s look distinctive.

The ‘first daughter’ finished off the look with her hair blow-dried into waves and swept into a side parting.

The look was similar to that worn by her stepmother, Melania Trump, to a General Assembly last year.

Both having worn grey suits, Melania chose to wear trousers and Ivanka opted for a pencil skirt. 

Ivanka Trump: Five facts about Donald Trump’s daughter

Real name

Ivanka is not, in fact, her real name. She actually shares her mother’s name Ivana.

Explaining why she is known as Ivanka in a 2010 tweet, she said: “In Czech, Ivanka is the baby name for Ivana, like Bobby is to Robert.”

TV appearances

Ivanka was well known to the American public before her father became President thanks to appearances on TV.

She made short cameos on Project Runway and Gossip Girl, as well as becoming a primary boardroom member on The Apprentice with Donald.

Wedding

Ivanka married Jared Kushner on 25 October 2009 at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey, after a three-month engagement.

Barron Trump served as ring bearer, as Ivanka wore a custom Vera Wang gown accessorised with diamonds from her fine jewellery collection.

Religion

Ivanka was raised as a Presbyterian Christian, but converted to Judaism to allow her to marry Jared Kushner.

Ivanka studied with Elie Weinstock from the Modern Orthodox Ramaz School, on the Upper East Side of Manhattan in New York City.

She now keeps kosher and observes the Jewish Sabbath. Ivanka said in the February 2015 edition of Vogue: “We’re pretty observant… It’s been such a great life decision for me… I really find that with Judaism, it creates an amazing blueprint for family connectivity.

“From Friday to Saturday we don’t do anything but hang out with one another. We don’t make phone calls.”

Career

Ivanka ran a fashion line for 11 years, only recently closing it down. She also had a fine jewellery store which closed in March 2017.

Ivanka now focuses on her role as an advisor to the President, Donald Trump.