A new Ipsos poll reveals that 58% of Britons consider King Charles' recent state visit to the United States a success, despite pre-trip controversy over President Trump's divisive politics. The King and Queen spent four days in the US in late April, including two days in Washington DC with the President and First Lady.
The poll indicates that 46% of Britons believe the visit will positively impact UK-US relations, while 32% now agree there is a 'special relationship' between the two countries—a nine percentage point increase from before the trip. However, 40% of respondents think the visit will make no difference, citing President Trump's erratic nature.
Americans were less optimistic, with only 28% expecting a positive impact on bilateral ties, 18 percentage points lower than the British view. Gideon Skinner, Senior Director of UK Politics at Ipsos, said the visit provided a 'welcome sense of stability' after a period of uncertainty, but questioned whether the improvement would be sustained.
During his visit, King Charles delivered a 20-minute speech to Congress, earning 22 rounds of applause. He urged the US to abandon its 'America First' policy and commit to a new alliance with Britain. Body language expert Bruce Durham described the monarch as 'in his absolute prime', praising his masterful influence.
