There’s been something genuinely fascinating about the way His Majesty has handled this visit to the United States.

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It hasn’t felt overly staged or stiff, as these tours sometimes can. Instead, it’s come across as surprisingly natural, and that, more than anything, seems to have landed with the Americans.

From the beginning, there’s been a sense that this visit carries real weight. Not just politically, but culturally. The King isn’t there to negotiate, but he is there to represent something deeper - continuity, shared history, and, increasingly, a kind of modern, more relatable monarchy. And that’s exactly where he’s found his stride.

He’s leaned into humour in a way that feels instinctive rather than rehearsed. There have been moments of lightness - small jokes, a touch of self-awareness - and you can see how that cuts through. American audiences don’t always seem to warm to heavy formality, and he seems to understand that. He’s met them halfway, and in my opinion, it’s worked.

The speech to Congress was the standout moment. Ten or so standing ovations - and not just politely timed ones at the end, but several coming........

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