Why King Charles can save the special relationship
This Is Why
Sky News
4.0 • 552 Ratings
🗓️ 24 April 2026
⏱️ 16 minutes
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Summary
Donald Trump is preparing to roll out the red carpet for the King’s all-American state visit next week – despite the fact the US president has been highly critical of the UK over its refusal to join the war in Iran.
Trump’s public rebukes for Sir Keir Starmer, Britain’s armed forces and even Prince Harry have put the so-called special relationship under greater strain than ever. So, can the King use all his diplomatic and “soft power” skills to save it?
Niall is joined by royal commentator Robert Jobson.
Have you got a question for Niall? Email the show: why@sky.uk
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| 1:15.6 | King Charles' ability to charm Donald Trump has never mattered more. |
| 1:17.2 | And this is why. |
| 1:44.6 | Hi everyone, Neil here, and as I'm sitting down to record this, the king is packing his bags for a state visit to the USA. He's got his passport ready. His travel pillow is on standby. He's even been briefed by the government. So, what could possibly go wrong? |
| 1:50.4 | This is a moment for American leadership. A moment for America to show that it can honor its international treaty obligations. Ah yeah. Prince Harry decided to have a pop at the president whilst he was |
| 1:56.0 | on one of his not a royal visit from this time to Ukraine. And that sort of thing reaches the ear of the big man himself very quickly indeed. |
| 2:04.2 | Prince Harry? |
| 2:04.9 | Yes, sir. |
| 2:05.5 | How's he doing? |
| 2:07.1 | Has he his wife? |
| 2:08.0 | Please give him my regards, okay? |
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