The King’s planned visit to America in late April comes 50 years after his mother navigated the same diplomatic course. If he can bring to bear even a fraction of the charm Queen Elizabeth II did, he will have served Britain well, says Hugo Vickers. But Trump is no Gerald Ford, who was known as ‘the nicest guy in Washington’

US president Donald Trump lashes out at Britain, moments before announcement, for not joining his war on Iran

Despite political tensions between the US and UK, the King will travel to Washington next month.

The King’s planned visit to America in late April comes 50 years after his mother navigated the same diplomatic course. If he can bring to bear even a fraction of the charm Queen…