Ivanka Trump has expressed her sorrow after her husband Jared Kushner was absent for Father’s Day.
The 44-year-old businesswoman revealed she spent the annual celebration, this past June 21, at Camp David, Maryland, with her father, President Donald Trump, her siblings and her three children.
While Ivanka said she was ‘grateful’ for the family time, she lamented her other half having to ‘sacrifice’ the day.
Ahead of sharing a carousel of photographs from the weekend together on her Instagram Story, Ivanka reflected on the occasion with a lengthy statement.
‘Last Sunday, we gathered at Camp David with my dad, my siblings, our children and their cousins,’ she penned. ‘Grateful for another Father’s Day together.’
Turning her attention to her husband of 16 years, she continued: ‘Jared couldn’t be with us. But his absence was one born on purpose. And we felt his presence all the same.’
Ivanka added: ‘The older I get, the more I realize that family is built in both the extraordinary moments and the ordinary ones: a walk, a laugh, a story shared around the dinner table.
‘These become the memories our children carry forward. Feeling especially grateful for the fathers who love, lead, and serve through both presence and sacrifice.’
Ivanka Trump opened up about her husband Jared Kushner’s absence on Father’s Day
The businesswoman took her three kids to Camp David for the annual holiday without their dad
Ivanka shared her emotional statement on Instagram for her 8.7 million followers
Despite Jared’s absence, it looked like Ivanka was able to enjoy some precious quality time with her loved ones.
In one snap, she posed with her lookalike daughter Arabella, 14, and her two sons Joseph, 12, and Theodore, 10, outside the Camp David sign.
Another photo included the same sign and saw Ivanka and her younger brother Eric Trump, 42, in the saddle of their respective horses.
Ivanka made sure to spend time in the company of her younger half-sister Tiffany Trump, 32, too and the pair cozied up together while sitting at a dining table laden with white roses.
The event really was a family affair with the likes of Don Jr and his new bride Bettina, 39, there, along with Eric and his wife Lara Trump, 43, and their children Luke, eight and Carolina, six.
Tiffany was also joined by her husband Michael Boulos and their son Alexander, one.
Camp David is a 125-acre country retreat for the president and is situated in the wooded hills of Catoctin Mountain Park, in Frederick County, Maryland.
Also today, First Daughter Ivanka shared snaps from her brother Don Jr’s recent Bahamas wedding.
Ivanka said that her husband’s absence was one ‘born on purpose’ and that his presence was felt ‘all the same’
She spent quality time with her siblings including her younger brother Eric Trump (pictured)
The First Daughter also caught up with her younger half-sister Tiffany Trump
President Donald Trump was surrounded by his children and grandchildren for Father’s Day
Don Jr and his new wife Bettina legally tied the knot in a Palm Beach ceremony but followed it up with a sun-soaked event limited to their closest friends and family members.
Reminiscing about the vacation earlier today, Ivanka wrote: ‘Still basking in the joy of these memories! Congratulations you two! Love you!’
She completed the post with a series of emojis, which included a seashell, red heart, the ocean and a trio of stars.
The carousel included shots of Ivanka cuddling up to husband Jared on the beach before being photobombed by Don Jr.
Bettina also embraced the couple playfully during a night trip to the sand.
Elsewhere, Ivanka shared images of her fashion-forward ensembles, the crystal-clear water, the newlyweds inside the chapel and a selection of photos starring other family members including Tiffany and Kai Trump.
And it seemed that Bettina was touched by the upload as she was quick to comment: ‘Thank you sweet sister. Love you.’
