King Charles visited the White House — and it went exactly as planned. But did it actually matter?

In this episode of Diplomatic Immunity, we break down King Charles's state visit to the United States, what it reveals about how the British government has learned to work with Trump, and why the royal charm offensive doesn't necessarily translate into real policy wins for the UK.

We also cover:

• Trump's upcoming visit to China and what's at stake
• The latest from the US-Iran conflict
• The growing political crisis facing Keir Starmer back home

The special relationship is alive — but is it useful?

Produced by Freddie Mallinson and Mislav Majcan. Recorded on 13 May, 2026. Diplomatic Immunity, a podcast from the Institute for the Study of Diplomacy at Georgetown University, brings you frank and candid conversations with experts on the issues facing diplomats and national security decision-makers around the world. Funding support from the Carnegie Corporation of New York.

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