President Trump Donald John TrumpBiden on Trump's refusal to commit to peaceful transfer of power: 'What country are we in?' Romney: 'Unthinkable and unacceptable' to not commit to peaceful transition of power Two Louisville police officers shot amid Breonna Taylor grand jury protests MORE's four adult children joined him on this week's state visit to the United Kingdom, despite just one having an official role in the administration.

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It's not the first time the extended Trump family has seemed to grab sought-after spots in a ceremonial events during Trump's time in office.

The New York Times reported the weekend before Trump delivered his State of the Union address that some special guests invited to sit near the fist lady were bumped for the president's children and spouses.

The adult Trump kids were seated in a box during the address, while the mother of a cancer survivor invited for her efforts to help others fight the disease was moved, according to The New York Times. A sixth grader bullied for his name, Joshua Trump, was also moved.

Former President Obama sometimes brought his two daughters on state visits, CBS reported, nothing that the Obama children were minors while Obama was in office.

Trump's youngest son, Barron, was reportedly not on the U.K. visit.