By Daily Mail (U.S.) | Created at 2024-09-26 18:25:13 | Updated at 2024-09-30 17:18:57
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Ivanka Trump was all smiles as she paid tribute to her maternal grandmother, Grandma Babi, as she celebrated her 'radiant spirit' on her 98th birthday.
The former First Daughter, 42, took to Instagram on Thursday to wish grandmother Marie Zelníčková - whom she lovingly calls 'Grandma Babi' - a happy birthday as she and her family surrounded the 98-year-old on her special day.
Ivanka - whose mother and Babi's daughter Ivana died in 2022 - celebrated the milestone by sharing a slew of snaps on her social media page while gushing about the 'light' her grandmother brought to them.
The mother-of-three looked as chic as ever as she donned a blue floral mini-dress while embracing her family.
In the caption, Ivanka waxed lyrical about her grandma and revealed that she was 'deeply grateful' for each moment she got to share with her.
Ivanka Trump was all smiles as she paid tribute to her maternal grandmother, Grandma Babi, as she celebrated her 'radiant spirit' on her 98th birthday
Ivanka shared a series of snaps of Grandma Babi throughout the years - including one family photo from her 98th birthday celebration.
In the photo, the former First Daughter grinned from ear-to-ear as her 43-year-old husband, Jared Kushner, and their children - Arabella Rose, 13; Joseph Frederick, 10; and Theodore James, eight - surrounded Grandma Babi.
The nurse of Ivanka's grandmother, Rusa, was also present for the adorable family photo.
The blonde beauty honored her grandmother by sharing a heartfelt message about her.
In the caption of her Instagram post, she wrote: 'Today we have the joy of celebrating my Grandma Babi's 98th birthday!
'Her stories and radiant spirit bring so much light into our lives. I'm deeply grateful for every moment we share and for Rusa, her wonderful nurse, who cares for Babi like family and has become part of ours!'
The 42-year-old opted for a chic yet casual look for the celebration as she went makeup-free and let her natural beauty shine.
While sporting a blue dress, she pulled her hair up and let the focus be on her grandmother, who was donning what appeared to be a white pussy-bow blouse with a black sweater with lace sleeves over the top.
The former First Daughter, 42, took to Instagram Thursday to wish grandmother Marie Zelníčková - whom she lovingly calls 'Grandma Babi' - a happy birthday
Ivanka - whose mother and Babi's daughter, Ivana, (seen) died in 2022 - celebrated the milestone by sharing a slew of snaps on her social media page
In the caption, Ivanka waxed lyrical about her grandma and revealed that she was 'deeply grateful' for each moment she gets to share with her
Ivanka also shared a series of throwback photos - including an old family snap that showed Babi and Ivana in high spirits
Ivanka also shared a series of throwback photos - including one of her as a child sitting next to her grandmother and giving her a tender hug.
Another photo was more recent and saw Ivanka planting a sweet kiss on her grandmother's cheek.
The other snaps showed Grandma Babi alongside Ivanka's mom Ivana - who died after falling down the stairs in July 2022.
Ivanka's heartwarming post to her grandma comes after she paid tribute to her mother on the anniversary of her death.
Ivana was found dead at the age of 73 in her New York townhouse on July 14, 2022, after sustaining blunt impact injuries as the result of a fall down the stairs.
The late Czech socialite is buried at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey, where the Trumps often spend their summers together.
Ivana had three children with her ex-husband, Donald: Ivanka and her brothers, Donald Jr. and Eric.
The former president also has a younger daughter, 29-year-old Tiffany, with Marla Maples, and a 17-year-old son, Barron, with his third wife, Melania.
The three eldest Trump children were born and raised in New York City, but Ivanka has been living in Miami since her father left the White House in 2021.
Just after her mom's death, Ivanka and Don Jr. traveled to the Czech Republic to receive an award on behalf of their late mother, who was honored by then-President Miloš Zeman for her 'dedication to the cultural and social life' of the country.
Another photo was more recent and saw Ivanka planting a sweet kiss on her grandmother's cheek
Ivanka's heartwarming post to her grandma (seen with the former First daughter as a child and Ivana) comes after she paid tribute to her mother on the anniversary of her death
Despite spending time with those heavily involved in politics, Ivanka and husband Jared Kushner, 43, have worked to distance themselves from Donald Trump's re-election campaign
Since her mom's death, Ivanka has spent her time traveling the world and making memories with her family.
Despite spending time with those heavily involved in politics, Ivanka and Jared have worked to distance themselves from Donald's re-election campaign and the general Trump orbit.
They relocated to Florida with their children after Trump left office in January 2021.
And Ivanka wasn't at Mar-a-Lago in November 2022 when the former President announced he would seek another term in the White House.
It was a change of pace for the former First Daughter, who was heavily involved in Trump's first term in the White House.
She had an office in the West Wing and frequently represented the administration both at home and abroad.
