A Short History of Awkward Gift Giving Between U.S. and U.K. Leaders

For foreign leaders seeking to woo President Trump, a thoughtful gift is a time-honored diplomatic tactic. But there are pitfalls.

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Britain’s Royal Train, Once a Symbol of Luxury and Modernity, Is Being Retired

Specially commissioned private rail cars have transported the royal family around the country for over 150 years, beginning with an initially trepidatious Queen Victoria.

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Cancer Curtailed British Royal Family’s Public Engagements

Members of the monarchy took part in fewer public engagements in the year leading to March, a sovereign grant report said, reflecting the illnesses of King Charles III and Catherine.

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Prince William’s Chat With Trump Shows Why Royals May Be Potent Diplomatic Tool

President-elect Donald J. Trump has a reverence, bordering on awe, for the royal family. British diplomats hope that will help safeguard relations with Washington in a fractious political climate.

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