Lots of Royal Soft Power but Any Concrete Outcomes?

A state visit by U.S. President Donald Trump to the United Kingdom is analyzed for its effectiveness. The visit, which included a meeting with Prime Minister Keir Starmer, was a British 'charm offensive' intended to bolster relations with Washington. This diplomatic effort, utilizing royal pomp and ceremony, occurred during a time of heightened uncertainty in trans-Atlantic relations. The analysis questions whether this use of soft power yielded any concrete outcomes for the U.S.-British relationship.