King Charles III's address to Congress was always going to involve walking a diplomatic tightrope.
But he managed to make a speech that made a number of important political points - all delivered in a gentle, King-like way.
There were references to Nato and Ukraine, a reminder of the importance of Western democracy, and a subtle message about climate change - something US President Donald Trump has previously called a "hoax".
His words prompted no fewer than 12 standing ovations, suggesting his points landed with his audience.
And the reaction from across the world has been overwhelmingly positive too. The New York Times comments on his "subtle rebuttals" to Trump, while Le Monde said it took a King from the UK to remind US politicians of "the habit of sophisticated speeches".
