Melania Knauss, a Slovenian-born former model, never had ambitions to become America's First Lady when she married real estate mogul Donald Trump in 2005.
Then 36, Melania becomes Trump's third wife, as he was previously married to Ivana Trump and Marla Maples.
She also took on the role of stepmother to Trump's four children from previous relationships: Donald Jr, Ivanka, Tiffany and Eric.
WELCOME TO THE WORLD, BARRON
However, Melania wanted to experience motherhood, and in 2006 she gave birth to her only child, Barron Trump.
Melania has repeatedly said that Trump loves being a father, but his busy schedule — which he always had even before taking over the White House — sometimes took a toll on his time with Barron.
In 2015, Melania told Parenting magazine that Trump never changed their son's diapers, but she was okay with that.
"It's not important to me. What matters is what works for you",
"It's very important to know the person you're with. And we know our roles."
As a working mother, Melania made sure to provide her son with the best education possible. He was raised in three languages - English, French and Slovenian, Melania's mother tongue - and she also made sure to let his creativity run free.
TO BE A PARENT
In a 2013 interview with ABC News, Melania described her son as very energetic and cute.
"I call him 'Mini-Donald'",
She also admitted that while she was open to the possibility of giving Barron a little sister or brother, her schedule was already full, as she cared for both Barron and her husband.
"I don't like to say never, but my life is very busy",
"We are happy, and I have my hands full of my two boys - my big boy and my little one!"
Two years later, Mr. Trump launched his presidential campaign and having children certainly marked the spirits of the couple, who focused on more important issues.
"It's my choice not to be here",
Melania told Barbara Walters about her absence from the Trump campaign in 2015. And she continued:
"I support my husband 100%, but we have a 9-year-old son together, Barron, and I'm raising him, and this is the age he needs a stay-at-home parent."
Melania also mentioned in an interview with People that not having a nanny to help take care of the kids was a conscious decision, as she wanted to be there for her child, helping him with his homework. and take him to his extracurricular activities.
Even after Trump took the presidency, Melania opted to stay in Manhattan with Barron — who would have had an entire floor to himself on Trump Tower — until he finished his school year at Columbia. Grammar and Preparatory School.
They eventually moved to the White House in June 2017, and Barron is now enrolled at St. Andrew's Episcopal in Maryland.
BARRON'S RELATIONSHIP WITH HIS FATHER
According to Melania, her husband and son have a very close relationship, and they enjoy spending time together when Trump's busy schedule allows.
"Barron likes to be alone with his dad because normally he is almost always with me",
she told People.
"So I give them space when it's Dad and Barron's time. They go out to dinner alone, alone. They play golf together. He's always looking forward to it."
Unlike some of his siblings, Barron is not so often in the limelight, although he has joined his parents in some official White House activities, such as the egg hunt or the forgiveness of the turkey for Thanksgiving.
BARRON GROW UP QUICKLY
The 13-year-old boy made headlines recently when he was spotted leaving the White House with his parents ahead of a weekend in Florida, as many people noticed how he has grown and how tall he has become compared to his mom and dad.
His new hairstyle has also been noticed.
