‘Kids are kids’: Italian PM Giorgia Meloni’s daughter hides from flashing cameras at G7 Summit

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni attended the G7 Summit in Évian-les-Bains, France, accompanied by her young daughter, Ginevra Giambruno. The child’s presence at the high-profile event quickly became a talking point online, as videos of her shy demeanor amidst the media frenzy gained widespread attention.

Ginevra, visibly uncomfortable with the intense spotlight, stayed close to her mother throughout the event. She was seen holding tightly onto Meloni’s hand and avoiding direct eye contact with the cameras. At times, she stood behind her mother during formal interactions with officials.

A video capturing these moments went viral, amassing over a million views and sparking varied reactions on social media. While some users criticized the media for focusing on a child, others questioned why she was present at such a formal gathering. “Kids are kids… leave them to themselves,” one user commented, while another suggested that a nanny should have accompanied her to shield her from the limelight.

The G7 Summit, held from June 15 to 17, brought together leaders from Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, India, and the United States, along with representatives from the European Union. The annual meeting serves as a platform to address global economic, security, and geopolitical challenges.