King Charles's Diplomatic Masterclass on US State Visit

King Charles III won praise for his handling of US President Donald Trump during a state visit to the United States. The four-day trip, which included stops in Washington, New York, and Virginia, was a carefully choreographed diplomatic event at the request of the UK government. The British monarch mixed praise for his host with subtle criticism, and Trump responded by lifting some tariffs on Scotch whisky as a favor to Charles. Kristofer Allerfeldt, a University of Exeter professor specializing in American history, said the visit likely improved the transatlantic relationship in the short term but not the long term, and that Charles had "definitely clawed back some of the prestige of the monarchy" in his homeland with his assured performance. The visit took place amid divisions over issues including the Iran war.