Power, Influence, and Grace: 9 famous First Ladies across continents

Peng Liyuan Wife of President Xi Jinping, Peng Liyuan is a celebrated folk singer and performing artist. As First Lady, she represents Chinese culture and promotes health initiatives with the World Health Organisation. She was in the news as she welcomed world leaders at the Victory Day military parade beside her husband.

Melania Trump US First Lady Melania got married President Donald Trump in Florida’s Palm Beach in 2005 and have a son together Barron Trump. In Trump’s second term, she has been a champion of cyber safety, p ushing forward legislation against deepfakes.

Brigitte Macron First Lady of France, Brigitte Macron, is a former teacher and mentor to Emmanuel Macron. She continues to play an active role in the country’s social issues, education, and disability rights advocacy.

Victoria Starmer Victoria Starmer is the wife of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. A solicitor by profession, she is known to keep a low public profile. She balances public duty with raising their two children in London.

Olena Zelenskaa The wife of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Olena Zelenska is the First Lady of Ukraine since 2019 and is an accomplished screenwriter. Amid Russia-Ukraine war, she emerged as a global voice for resilience, humanitarian aid, and international solidarity, gaining worldwide recognition and respect.

Sara Netanyahu Sara Netanyahu, wife of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, is a psychologist by profession. She is often in the spotlight and plays an active role in social initiatives while facing controversies tied to public and political life.

Emine Erdogan Turkey’s First Lady Emine Erdogan has held the position since 2014. She is known for promoting education, women’s empowerment, environmental sustainability, and humanitarian causes, playing a visible role in Turkish public life.

Rosangela da Silva Popularly known as Janja, she is a sociologist and the third wife of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. She is a vocal advocate for women’s rights and combating hunger in Brazil. Prior to her role as First Lady, she worked for decades in the energy sector.

Ri Sol-ju Ri Sol-ju is the wife of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and the First Lady of the country. A former singer, she is known for her rare public appearances alongside her husband.

9 world leaders present  at Tiananmen Square with Xi Jinping