Melinda French Gates stuns in floral gown at White House event, celebrating son’s 25th birthday
Melinda French Gates, the renowned philanthropist, made a stylish appearance at the White House event on Thursday, accompanied by her son Rory, who was celebrating his 25th birthday. The 59-year-old chose a stunning floral, floor-length gown for the occasion, accessorized with a mini Lady Dior bag in yellow and a matching pashmina. Rory, on the other hand, looked dashing in a classic black suit as he escorted his mom.
The event, which honored Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto and his wife, Rachel Ruto, was attended by other notable figures such as Lavar Burton, former Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama, Don McLean, and Braid Paisley.
Melinda French Gates’ appearance comes just weeks after her surprising announcement of her resignation from the Gates Foundation. As part of her exit, she received a $12.5 billion payout to establish her own philanthropic organization. Despite their separation in 2021 after 27 years of marriage, Melinda and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates have vowed to continue their philanthropic efforts together.
In a statement, Melinda Gates expressed her gratitude to Bill Gates and her excitement for her future philanthropic work. With a net worth of $153 billion, making her the fifth wealthiest person in the world, Melinda Gates is set to make a significant impact in her endeavors.
Melinda Gates’ last day with the foundation will be on June 7, marking the end of an era.
