Former first lady Melania Trump delivered a touching eulogy at the funeral of her mother, Amalija Knavs, on Thursday morning. The funeral service took place at the Episcopal Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea in Palm Beach, Florida, where Melania and former President Donald Trump were married in 2005.

During the heartfelt eulogy, Melania honored her mother's passion for fashion and her unwavering love for her family. She described her mother as the epitome of elegance and grace, emphasizing her boundless love for her husband, Viktor, Melania's sister, Ines, and herself. Amalija's nurturing spirit and devotion created a lasting legacy that will be cherished for generations.

Melania expressed how her mother showered her grandson, Barron, with affection, bringing love, tender care, and unwavering devotion into his world. She described her mother as the best mother, wife, grandmother, and mother-in-law, a true beacon of love and luxury in their lives.

Amalija's journey to the United States was also highlighted during the eulogy. Melania spoke of the uncertainty and pride that her mother experienced as Melania's husband became the President of the United States and as she herself traveled the world as the first lady. Melania recounted the laughter-filled family dinners and travels they shared, with Amalija's conversations flowing effortlessly and adorned with grace and charm.

Melania spoke of her mother's influence on her own interests, recounting how Amalija taught her to cook and inspired her passion for fashion. Together, they spent late nights sketching designs and patterns, creating pieces akin to artwork. Amalija, a creator of dreams, left an indelible mark on Melania's life, and the former first lady expressed immense gratitude for the beauty her mother brought into her life.

Amalija passed away at the age of 78 in Miami on January 9, after an undisclosed illness. Former President Trump acknowledged her passing during a speech after the Iowa caucuses, praising Amalija as one of the most special people he had ever known and expressing gratitude for her contributions to their family.

Melania's eulogy was given exclusively to Fox News, who had been granted access to the funeral. Former President Trump did not give a eulogy, and Melania was the sole speaker at the service.

Amalija Knavs, along with Melania's father, Viktor Knavs, had lived in New York during the Trump presidency and occasionally appeared at the White House. In 2018, she was present when Melania unveiled her "Be Best" campaign.

The Knavses had raised Melania and her sister, Ines, in the small Slovenian town of Sevnica, while Slovenia was still under Communist rule as part of Yugoslavia. Amalija was a textile worker and homemaker, while Viktor worked as a chauffeur before becoming a car dealer. Melania, born Melanija, pursued modeling and eventually settled in New York in 1996, where she met Donald Trump in 1998. Melania sponsored her parents' immigration to the United States, and they became citizens in 2018.

The funeral service for Amalija Knavs served as a poignant tribute to a woman who embodied grace, elegance, and unwavering love for her family. Melania's heartfelt eulogy honored her mother's legacy and the immeasurable impact she had on their lives.