In the case if the monarchy, I think that battle was won when Trump walked in front of the Queen and stood under the royal seal. Whatever leverage he had, it was enough to force the crown to play ball.
Agreed. I think we are a couple of years behind reality. The same when Trump was invited into the Forbidden City; crossed the DMZ into DPRK; and was invited to participate in the sword dance in SA.
In the case if the monarchy, I think that battle was won when Trump walked in front of the Queen and stood under the royal seal. Whatever leverage he had, it was enough to force the crown to play ball.
Agreed. I think we are a couple of years behind reality. The same when Trump was invited into the Forbidden City; crossed the DMZ into DPRK; and was invited to participate in the sword dance in SA.
And don't forget that classic photo with the Pope!
Oh yes, the one where it looks like someone just flattened the Pontiff's puppy.
No Pope had ever endured the indignation of having their fingies tickled by a head of state. Until then. Historically unprecedented events.