This episode was recorded before the events at the White House Correspondents’ Association on Saturday.

King Charles arrives in America today for a state visit to mark the country’s 250th birthday. But with US-UK relations at a low over Iran - and the Epstein scandal still looming large - the stakes are high. Last week Trump said the monarch could help repair the special relationship so will soft power bring the allies back together?

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Guests:

Kate Mansey, assistant editor, The Times.
Sir David Manning, former British Ambassador to America and former advisor to the Royal Household.

Host: Luke Jones.

Producer: Olivia Case.

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Can King Charles fix the special relationship?