Melania's four whispered words to Donald Trump at Pope's funeral that changed it A lip reader revealed what Donald Trump's wife Melania said to him as he was seen standing still as other world leaders approached each other to shake hands US President Donald Trump and US First Lady Melania Trump arrive ahead of the late Pope Francis' funeral ceremony at St Peter's Square at The Vatican The First Lady Melania may have saved an awkward situation by whispering four crucial words to Donald Trump during Pope Francis' funeral. Trump is one of the many world leaders and dignitaries who have made the trip to Rome to pay their respects to the late Pope along with legions of Catholic mourners. ‌ At the solemn three-hour mass dedicated to Francis, attendees were nudged to initiate handshakes as a "sign of peace". Article continues below Read more Donald Trump blasted over 'disrespectful' act at Pope's funeral As visiting dignitaries commenced mingling, Trump was initially seen not joining in. It was then that Melania reportedly stepped in. According to forensic lip reader Nicola Hickling, she told her husband "you should do it". ‌ Nicola told the Daily Mail Trump seemingly heeded the advice replying: "Oh, alright." Subsequently, Trump shook hands with notable leaders such as Estonia's President Alar Karis, alongside Spain's royalty King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia, not forgetting French President Emmanuel Macron. Some watching the live broadcast of the funeral had expressed their displeasure with Trump, accusing the President of showing 'disrespect' to the late Pope with his choice of outfit. ‌ Many of those at the funeral donned traditional black for the funeral, including Melania. But Trump decided to wear a blue suit to the service in Rome. One person said: "Why isn’t Trump wearing a black suit? Such disrespect." A second person said on X, formerly known as Twitter: "Respect? He’s not even wearing a black suit. At least Melania is attending the funeral in all black including a modest black veil." Article continues below Prince William and UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer were among the 54 heads of state and 12 reigning sovereigns at the funeral.