Donald Trump is accused of showing 'no respect' at Pope Francis' funeral

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Donald Trump has been accused of beaking the dress code at the Pope's funeral after he arrived wearing a blue suit and a blue tie.

The strict dress code for the event at the Vatican dictated that men should wear a dark suit with a long black tie and white shirt. Shoes, long socks, coats and umbrellas also had to be black. 

Ukranian leader Volodymyr Zelensky wore no tie, and Joe Biden also wore a blue tie. All three have been accused of showing 'disrespect' because the majority of world leaders were dressed all in black.

The president, who sat in the front row of hundreds of foreign dignitaries and royalty, donned a mid-blue outfit, adorned with a pin showing the American flag. He paired it with a shiny blue tie.

Traditionally, smart, dark outfits are worn out of a sign of respect - a practice adopted by many of the gathered mourners, inluding Sir Keir Starmer.

Melania, sitting beside her husband on her 55th birthday, could be seen pairing a conservative black coat with a lace veil and gloves.

It comes just two months after Ukranian president Volodymyr Zelensky was branded 'disrespectful' by a reporter in the White House for not wearing a suit on a visit to the Oval Office - with reports claiming Trump was irritated by his attire.

One onlooker, Alison Graham, slammed the US premier - saying: 'Why is Trump the only male world leader who is wearing a blue suit ? 

'Has he no sense of appropriacy? Shame on him.'

The strict dress code for the event at the Vatican dictated that men should wear a dark suit with a long black tie and white shirt. Shoes, long socks, coats and umbrellas also had to be black

The president, who sat in the front row of hundreds of foreign dignitaries and royalty, donned a mid-blue outfit, adorned with a pin showing the American flag. He paired it with a shiny blue tie

The funeral dress code for the late Pontiff asked that men wore dark suits, a long black tie and a button of the same colour on the left lapel of the jacket, where only Vatican honours can be placed

Melania, beside her husband on her 55th birthday, could be seen pairing a conservative black coat with a lace veil and gloves

Another viewer, Sam, added: 'How disrespectful Trump is wearing a blue suit to a funeral.'

And a third, Madaelene, fumed: 'Did he not have a black suit? At least a dark blue one? Where is the respect?'

Prince William also drew criticism for wearing a dark navy suit to the funeral, although he met the funeral regulations with a black tie.

The funeral dress code for the late Pontiff asked that men wore dark suits, a long black tie and a button of the same colour on the left lapel of the jacket, where only Vatican honours can be placed.

Women were asked to wear long black dresses, gloves and a veil, with the only jewellery allowed being a string of pearls.

Guidance from the Catholic Church states women must wear black, closed-toe shoes and Melania chose a pair of simple pumps for the occasion. 

She added an elegant black lace veil as well as matching gloves, and wore a simple diamond-studded cross pendant. 

Patriarchs and Cardinals were requested to wear their white damask mitres, while archbishops and bishops has to wear their amice, surplice, cincture and red stole.

It comes just two months after a reporter sparked a White House row over war-time leader Zelensky's dress, when he arrived in combat clothes - his choice of clothes since the Russian invasion in February 2022.

Women were asked to wear long black dresses, gloves and a veil, with the only jewellery allowed being a string of pearls

The Ukranian premier did not attend the Pope's funeral in a black suit, wearing an all-black combat-style jacket over a black shirt and trousers

Prince William also drew criticism for wearing a dark navy suit to the funeral, although he met the funeral regulations with a black tie

Traditionally, smart, dark outfits are worn out of a sign of respect - a practice adopted by many of the gathered mourners, inluding Sir Keir Starmer

The Ukranian premier did not attend the Pope's funeral in a black suit, wearing an all-black combat-style jacket over a black shirt and trousers.

In a sign of support towards Zelensky, before the meeting escalated into a tense war of words, Trumpdefended the president's clothing.

'I do like your clothing by the way,' Trump said. 'I don't know if you two like each other, but I think he (Zelensky) is dressed beautifully.'

but the president's comments appeared to contradict reports that the US President was actually irritated by Zelensky's attire.

Advisers had urged the Ukrainian leader to wear a suit as a sign of respect when visiting the White House, sources told Axios.

And when Zelensky first arrived at the entrance to the West Wing, dressed in an all black outfit and jumper emblazoned with the Ukrainian trident, Trump appeared to mock him.

'He is all dressed up today,' the President said as he shook Zelensky's hand.

The criticism by Glenn, who was one of several pro-Trump journalists invited into the White House Press pool after the President's inauguration, was echoed by his partner Ms Greene.

She wrote on X shortly after the exchange: 'I’m so proud of for pointing out that Zelensky has so much disrespect for America that he can’t even wear a suit in the Oval Office when he comes to beg for money from our President!!'

Others on social media also pointed out that when Elon Musk visited the Oval Office with Trump last month, he too did not wear a suit.

The First Lady wore a solemn expression today and remained by Trump's side, with her attendance at the funeral expected to be crucial to keeping the peace between him and his predecessor Joe Biden.

Alluding to Melania's role at the funeral, which will also be attended by Ukrainian president Volodymy Zelensky, he told reporters in Washington: 'She's going to have a great birthday. She's got a working birthday.'

Mr Biden, 82, was seated two rows behind Mr Trump, who told reporters outside Air Force One that meeting the former president in Rome was 'not high on my list'.

He also revealed he hadn't known that Mr Biden and wife Jill Biden would be at the basilica for the funeral.

'Oh he is? I didn't know,' he told reporters on Air Force One.

When asked if he would meet with the former president, Trump replied: 'It's not high on my list. It's really not.'

Like Melania, the US' former first lady Jill, 73, also wore a black blazer and skirt for the sombre occasion, as she helped her husband down the steps of the basilica.

She added a pair of black sheer tights and pumps as outlined in the dress guidance, and carried a simple black clutch to the event. Jill also opted for a delicate lace veil to cover her head.

Biden wore a black suit to the funeral, but also opted for a blue tie a he attended the solemn event.