US/UK special relationship is alive and well

The special relationship between the US and Britain is often derided in this new world order we are facing. But it remains one of the strongest bonds on the world stage, whoever is in charge in either Washington or London. This was proven and underlined during Donald Trump's State visit to Britain. Both Trump and King Charles spoke warmly of each other and each other's countries during the state banquet at Windsor Castle. The banquet was a powerhouse of rich businessmen. Not a pop star or Hollywood actor in sight. It was all high-tech big bosses and people of influence. Who sat next to whom was a masterpiece in dinner table strategy. Above all, it showed that despite some big differences between London and Washington on key areas such as climate-change, Ukraine/Russia and Gaza, there is an untouchable affection that cannot be destroyed or undermined. That alone might make Trump return to Washington with new ideas in his head about how to deal with the likes of Vladimir Putin and Benjamin Netanyahu. But the soft words of King Charles in his ear over dinner are unlikely to persuade Trump to totally change his current strategy towards Russia/Ukraine and Israel. The terrible wars will continue.