How royalty has helped to heal the US special relationship
- Posted on April 6, 2026
- By The Times
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In brief
Royal state visits have historically served as diplomatic bridges during periods of tension between the United States and United Kingdom. Historical precedents demonstrate how monarchical diplomacy has successfully mended fractured bilateral relations. The upcoming royal engagement with the Trump administration continues this tradition, leveraging ceremonial protocols and symbolic gestures to strengthen transatlantic ties despite contemporary political challenges and differing policy positions.
How royalty has helped to heal the US special relationship
The King’s state visit to Trump’s America looks fraught with difficulty, but his predecessors also faced ruptures — and used royal glue to repair the bond
