Many are calling attention to the fact that First Lady Melania Trump spent her birthday at the funeral service of Pope Francis. 

The Daily Mail reports that this is one of several "tough birthdays" that the first lady has had.

In case you missed it, Mrs. Trump turned 55 years old on Saturday, April 26, 2025.

This was the day after she and President Donald Trump flew to Rome to attend the pope's funeral, alongside other world leaders.

A string of "somber" birthdays

The Daily Mail explains how the First Lady has had a string of "somber" birthdays.

Per the outlet:

But the somber atmosphere echoes the mood of past birthdays, which have been rough for Melania. Last year, she marked her first birthday since the death of her mother, Amalija Knavs, who died in January 2024. At the same time her husband was on trial in New York City over a hush money payment to porn star Stormy Daniels.

Indeed, Trump, at the time, said, "it’d be nice to be with her, but I’m at a courthouse for a rigged trial."

At the pope's funeral, the first lady was seen wearing all black with a black veil over her head.

"Wearing a black dress and black veil, Melania stood at her husband's side as he spoke with various world leaders before the start of the funeral. When the mass began the couple held hands," the Daily Mail reports.

A treat?

President Trump spoke about the situation to reporters, explaining how the first lady had "a working birthday."

Newsmax reports:

President Donald Trump said he has been too busy to buy First Lady Melania a present for her 55th birthday on Saturday, so he is treating her to a romantic dinner on Air Force One instead. The Trumps flew to Rome on Friday for the funeral of Pope Francis. But instead of lingering afterward for dinner in the Italian capital's trattorias, they are flying straight back to the United States. The 78-year-old tycoon admitted it may not be everyone's idea of the perfect way to celebrate.

When asked by reporters, the president said that he is "taking her for dinner on the Boeing -- I'm taking her for dinner on Air Force One."

"Trump then joked that he would send his wife back into the 'lion's den' to talk to reporters herself," Newmax reports.

The First Lady has, as usual, stayed away from the spotlight, during her husband's second term.