
Melania Trump spent her second day in Belgium visiting the Queen Fabiolo Children's Hospital in Brussels, where she spent time doing arts and crafts with the young patients.

The 47-year-old First Lady was all smiles as she took selfies with the children while presenting them with several gifts, including Dr. Seuss books and souvenirs from the White House.

Melania was presented a bouquet of paper flowers during her visit, and she happily gave one to each child before posing for photos with them.

Melania Trump spent her second day in Belgium visiting the Queen Fabiolo Children's Hospital in Brussels, where she happily snapped selfies with the patients

The First Lady and the children made a bouquet of paper flowers during her visit, which she happily passed around to the patients on Thursday

Melania, 47, warmly embraced the patients during the trip, which was her second visit to a children's hospital in as many days

After passing the paper flowers around, Melania posed for photos with the children she had met

Melania was all smiles as she sat down and spoke with the children while doing arts and crafts with them

For the visit, Melania was the picture of elegance, donning a tan skirt suit and Manolo Blahnik snakeskin heels, but her outfit didn't stop her from joining the children in an arts and craft project.

Melania was photographed sitting down with the patients to make paper flowers together, and she carefully constructed a red flower for herself using tissue paper and a wooden skewer.

The First Lady was completely focused on the children, and she was photographed squatting down and putting her arm around their backs as she spoke to them.

She took to Twitter after the trip to speak about her wonderful experience visiting the hospital.

'Thank u to Queen Fabiola University Hospital! Enjoyed creating paper flowers with amazing patients & getting a tour. #Brussels #Belgium,' she tweeted.

The First Lady arrived in Brussels on Air Force One with her husband President Trump on Wednesday evening, stepping off the aircraft in a navy and blue gingham gingham coat.

Yesterday, Melania visited the Vatican's children's hospital during her trip to Italy with her husband, President Donald Trump, where she was also pictured snapping selfies with the patients

Melania is pictured taking a photo with a little girl named Chelsea Claire, one of the patients she met on Thursday

Melania warmly placed her arm around a little girl's waist while squatting down to speak with her

The First Lady was the picture of elegance in a tan skirt suit, which was belted at the waist

Melania presented them the children several gifts, including some souvenirs from the White House

In addition to the White House souvenirs, Melania also gave the kids a stack of books by Dr. Seuss

Brussels is the fourth stop on Trump and Melania's first international trip as President and First Lady

Brussels is the fourth stop on the couple's first international trip as President and First Lady, and they were immediately greeted by Prime Minister Charles Michel and his partner Amélie Derbaudrenghien when they deplaned.

Trump and Melania then headed straight to a meeting with King Philippe of Belgium and his wife, Queen Mathilde.

They were pictured with the couple at the Royal Palace in Brussels; while Melania looked smart in her suit, Queen Mathilde opted for a pale pink dress, which featured a lace overlay.

On Thursday, Trump will attend a meeting with NATO leaders following talks with leaders from the European Union, including France's new president, Emmanuel Macron.

During Trump's meeting, Melania and Macron's wife, Brigitte Macron, will visit a museum devoted to the works of Belgian surrealist painter René Magritte.

The two first ladies will be also joined by the Belgian prime minister's partner, Amelie Derbaudrenghien, NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg’s wife, Ingrid Schulerud, and the country's fine arts museums chief, during their tour of the René Magritte Museum.

During her visit, Melania sat down and made paper flowers with the children and hospital staffers

Melania left her golden hair down and wore minimal jewelry for her visit aside from her engagement ring and a diamond band

Melania looked like she truly enjoyed her time chatting with the children and taking part in the arts and crafts project

Melania chose to construct a red flower using tissue paper and a wooden skewer while at the hospital

Melania listened intently as she sat at the table with the children who showed her how to make the paper flowers

They are then expected to visit the Delvaux luxury handbag shop, which is said to be the oldest in the world, before joining King Philippe of Belgium's wife, Queen Mathilde, on a tour of the 19th century royal greenhouses at Laeken.

Melania's trip to Queen Fabiola Children's Hospital is her second children's hospital visit in as many days; on Wednesday the First Lady visited the Vatican's children's hospital, meeting with patients, painting pictures with them and once again taking selfies with several patients who were eager to capture the moment.

Melania spent time visiting with a group of young patients at the Bambino Gesu (Baby Jesus) pediatric hospital after she and President Trump met with Pope Francis earlier at the Vatican.

She also toured the hospital's cardiac intensive unit, as well as the recreation room, where she painted with children from nine different countries, pausing to snap a series of selfies with them.

She ended the visit by praying in the hospital chapel, while also pausing in front of a Madonna statue located outside of the hospital for a quiet moment of reflection.

Melania was very affectionate with the children, putting her arm around them while they spoke or offering them a hug

Melania carefully moved her hair out of her face, offering a glimpse at her large diamond engagement ring

Melania stood in the center of the group, holding her bouquet of paper flowers, while posing for a picture

At the end of her visit, Melania looked deep in thought as she signed a message in the hospital's guide book

Melania paired her tan skirt suit with Manolo Blahnik snakeskin heels for her second children's hospital visit

Melania also appeared to cross herself while standing in front of the statue; the First Lady grew up in the predominantly Catholic country of Slovenia, and she is a practicing Roman Catholic.

Her spokeswoman Stephanie Grishma confirmed that to DailyMail.com on Wednesday, hours after Pope Francis blessed a rosary for her at the Vatican.

However, Melania married her Presbyterian-born husband in an Episcopal church, and she has since attended several services with Trump. The couple is also sending their son Barron to an Episcopal school in Washington, D.C.

Having appeared relatively somber and straight-faced during her meeting with Pope Francis earlier in the day, Melania looked much more relaxed and happy as she sat down with the group of children at the hospital, some of whom presented her with artwork that they had made especially for her visit.

One piece, which the First Lady happily held up for the cameras with a smile read: 'Welcome in Italia! Hy Milania! I want talk for you!'

The multicolored creation also featured several hearts drawn in blue and pink.

Melania and President Trump arrived in Brussels on Air Force One on Wednesday evening after spending the day at the Vatican in Italy

The couple headed straight to a meeting with King Philippe of Belgium (center right) and his wife Queen Mathilde (far left) at the Royal Palace of Brussels

On Wednesday, Melania met with children in the recreation room of the Bambino Gesu (Baby Jesus) pediatric hospital at the Vatican, where they enjoyed a painting session

Melania was all smiles as she held up one child's artwork, which welcomed her to Italy

The First Lady beamed with joy as she posed with the children for a group picture

Melania happily showed off her artistic skills as she joined the children in the recreation room at the hospital

Melania looked totally at ease while sitting down and chatting with the young patients, at one point pausing to snap some selfies with them, and also offering one young child a kiss on the cheek and a hug.

She also beamed with joy as she was presented with a bouquet of flowers by hospital staff, looking delighted with the token of appreciation offered to her during her visit.

Before leaving, Melania penned a brief note in the guest book, writing: 'Great visiting you. Stay strong and positive. Much love, Melania Trump.'

With a red pen, she also drew a small flower and heart.

The First Lady wore the same demure black dress design she had donned for her meeting with Pope Francis earlier in the day; however, she removed the veil she had added to the outfit out of respect for Vatican tradition.

'My visit to Bambino Gesu Children’s Hospital today was very moving. To spend time speaking to and coloring with children who have such a positive spirit despite illness was an amazing gift,' Melania said in a statement.

The First Lady wore the same demure black lace frock she had donned for her meeting with Pope Francis earlier in the day

The children looked enthralled as Melania joined them for their art session, drawing what appeared to be a flower on a blue piece of paper

Melania penned a brief note in the guest book, writing: 'Great visiting you. Stay strong and positive. Much love, Melania Trump'

The First Lady was photographed giving the children in the hospital what looked like gifts for their art room

'The time I spent with the little ones in the Intensive Care Unit is something I will never forget, and I will pray for each of them daily. I want to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of the hospital, who all do such beautiful and critical work.'

'Stay strong!' Melania left a note in the guest book at the hospital, and also drew a heart and flower in red pen

The First Lady added: 'Upon landing in Belgium, I learned a young boy and his family who had been waiting for a heart transplant was informed that the hospital has found a donor.

'I read a book and held hands with this special little one just a few hours ago, and now my own heart is filled with joy over this news.'

Grisham said the visit had been 'very emotional' for Melania who had spoken Italian with the children.

The First Lady, who speaks several other languages besides English and her native Slovenian including German, French, Italian and Serbo-Croatian, had personally written to the Pope personally ahead of her arrival in Rome to request a visit to the hospital.

'She spoke to them in Italian, she signed bandages and she took lots of selfies,' Grisham added.

She had then met with Pope Francis at the Vatican, before going to Bambin Gesù, where she told him that she was looking forward to going to the hospital 'for the bambinos.' She later called the visit 'very moving.'

Melania, her stepdaughter Ivanka Trump, and Ivanka's husband Jared Kushner traveled to the Vatican with President Trump on Wednesday.

Melania and Ivanka wore the same all-black dresses for the meeting, and they kept with tradition and wore veils to meet Francis. The veil, or mantilla, is traditionally worn by women as a sign of respect when meeting the Pope. Trump senior aide Hope Hicks wore one as well.

Melania stood in front of a Madonna statue and appeared to be praying as she visited the children's hospital

At one point, Melania, who is a practicng Roman Catholic, took a quiet moment to herself to pray in front of the statue

The First Lady was given an extensive tour of the hospital

Melania ended her visit by praying in the hospital chapel

One young boy seemed particularly taken with the First Lady, who offered him a sweet kiss on the cheek

Other children were far more interested in snapping selfies with Melania

Neither woman, however, wore a head scarf in Saudi Arabia over the weekend, despite the local custom of Muslim women wearing hijabs in public.

Melania's predecessor Michelle Obama did not cover her head when she accompanied then-President Barack Obama on a condolence visit in January 2015 after the death of King Abdullah.

Trump tweeted his disapproval at the time, saying: 'Many people are saying it was wonderful that Mrs. Obama refused to wear a scarf in Saudi Arabia, but they were insulted. We have enuf (sic) enemies.'

Melania, Ivanka and her husband Jared sat in an anteroom while the pope and the president held their audience, speaking with Gentlemen of His Holiness members and Gaenswein.

Pope Francis also shared a light moment with Melania.

Family portrait: Donald and Melania were joined by Ivanka and Jared during their visit to the Sistine Chapel

Donald and Melania clasped hands as the family posed for a portrait

President Trump and Melania held hands as they looked up at the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel (left), while Ivanka touched a statue of seated St. Peter by Arnolfo di Cambio in the St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican (right)

Melania wore the same demure black dress design she had donned for her meeting with Pope Francis earlier in the day, however, she removed the veil she had added to the outfit out of respect for Vatican tradition

The Pope asked Melania whether she feeds her husband 'potizza', a type of Italian cake during their visit

After Francis met with the president he was introduced to members of Trump's delegation, including Melania.

Smiling for the staff, Francis asked via translator, 'What do you give him to eat, potizza?'

He was referring to a local pastry - though some thought he'd said 'pizza.'

When it comes to food, the president is known for his traditional American palette. When he traveled in Saudi Arabia, caterers ensured that his favorite meal - steak with a side of ketchup - would be offered alongside the traditional local cuisine.

Later in the day on Wednesday, after her visit to the children's hospital, President Trump and his wife boarded Air Force One at Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport in Rome ahead of their flight to Brussels, Belgium.

Melania boarded the plain in a sleeveless, black lace dress, donning oversize sunglasses to shield her eyes from the sun.

Earlier in the day, she had worn a black lace coat during her trip to the Vatican, which she appeared to have taken off for her flight.