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To shore up American support, King George VI and his wife, Queen Elizabeth (the future Queen Mother), embarked on an important state visit to charm President Franklin Roosevelt and first lady Eleanor Roosevelt.
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Hadley Hall Meares,
Vanity Fair,
15 Apr. 2026
Later that day, the king and queen will return to the White House for a state dinner hosted by the president and first lady.
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Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
At the inauguration, the first lady, 55, wore a more modest navy Adam Lippes tailored silk wool coat.
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Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2026
Elsewhere, Snow White star Zegler won best actress in a musical for her viral turn in Jamie Lloyd’s Evita, playing Argentinian first lady Eva Perón.
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Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Apr. 2026
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Hadley Hall Meares,
Vanity Fair,
15 Apr. 2026
Later that day, the king and queen will return to the White House for a state dinner hosted by the president and first lady.
—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
At the inauguration, the first lady, 55, wore a more modest navy Adam Lippes tailored silk wool coat.
—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2026
Elsewhere, Snow White star Zegler won best actress in a musical for her viral turn in Jamie Lloyd’s Evita, playing Argentinian first lady Eva Perón.
—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for first lady
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The nonpartisan aim, Lyons acknowledged, will require vigilance at an institution that has strong political associations.
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The crossover brings together two television institutions.
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Brunson, 29, later revealed that SVU was a fixture in his childhood home.
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Originally designed for athletes, the sporty staple has long since transcended its performance roots, becoming a fixture in the wardrobes of fashion people everywhere.
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