<p>It’s been a week since King Charles’ high-stakes state visit to the US ended in diplomatic triumph. After months of difficult headlines for the royals and the US-UK relationship, many applauded the King for steadying the ship.&nbsp;But what does this moment tell us about the current state of the special relationship? And how does it compare to historical ups and downs?&nbsp;</p><br><p>In a final dispatch from Washington, Roya Nikkhah and Kate Mansey are joined by&nbsp;Susan Page, Washington bureau chief of USA Today and author of the new book, <em>The Queen and Her Presidents: The Hidden Hand That Shaped History</em>. Queen Elizabeth II met with thirteen sitting US presidents, more than any other head of state in history. Page talks us through the highs and lows of the special relationship during her reign, and discusses the role a monarch can play to keep important relationships on side.&nbsp;</p><br><p><a href="https://harpercollins.co.uk/products/the-queen-and-her-presidents-the-hidden-hand-that-shaped-history-susan-page?variant=55907308929403" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Susan Page's book, <em>The Queen and Her Presidents: The Hidden Hand That Shaped History.</em></a></p><br><p>Get in touch: [email protected]</p><br><p>Image: Getty</p><br><p>Producer: Robert Wallace, Natalie Ktena</p><br><p>Executive Producer: Priyanka Deladia</p><br><p>Read more: <a href="https://www.thetimes.com/uk/royal-family/article/king-charles-donald-trump-us-visit-uk-us-relations-0lgvhxwl2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">King Charles flattered and chided Trump. The president loved it. </a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>