King Charles received accolades for his diplomatic approach during a state visit with US President Donald Trump. Trump, in turn, praised the King and lifted some Scotch whisky tariffs. While the King's visit was lauded as a diplomatic masterclass, its long-term impact on the transatlantic relationship, strained by issues like the Iran war, remains uncertain.

US President Donald Trump sang the praises of King Charles after the latter’s state visit this week. He even lifted some tariffs on Scotch whisky as a favour to the British monarch. The king delivered a diplomatic masterclass on the trip, mixing praise for his host with subtle criticism. It’s unclear, though, whether it will make a major difference to a transatlantic relationship troubled by divisions over issues including the Iran war. “In the short term probably yes, in the long term probably....