How the U.K. government wields the Royal Family's soft power for diplomacy

By Steve Inskeep

Published September 18, 2025 at 5:05 AM EDT

The Royal Family has played a big role in President Trump's visit to the United Kingdom. Craig Prescott, author of "Modern Monarchy," explains how the U.K. government uses the Royals as leverage.

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