King Charles' US Visit: Royal Soft Power in Action

On March 31st, Buckingham Palace just confirmed King Charles and Queen Camilla's state visit

to the United States is on track for late April.

Despite the heat from the Middle East conflict, they'll head over to me President Trump.

This March Charles' first trip as monarch and the first by a British sovereign in nearly

20 years since Queen Elizabeth II's visit back, in 2007.

The itinerary celebrates the 250th anniversary of American independence.

Despite a big state dinner at the White House and the King addressing Congress, just like

his late mother did in 1991.

After that, Charles had solo to Bermuda for his debut royal visit there as King.

Plenty of folks pushed to delay it amidst strained U.K. U.S. ties.

Trump slammed the British stance on the Middle East, calling Prime Minister Keir Starmer

no Winston Churchill.

Labor MP, Emily Thorneberry warned it might embarrass the royals, but the U.S. ambassador

insisted postponing would be a huge mistake.

Trump's all-in, calling Charles a friend and hyping the state dinner.

He even got a rare second U.K. state visit last year.

Palace sources say it's government-backed diplomacy using royal soft power to smooth

things over with the president.

As Charles tours the states, eyes will be on whether he links up with son Prince Harry

and the grandkids in California.

It's been four years since he last saw little Archie and Lillibet.

This trip underscores those deep-histored bonds, even in tough times.