King Charles III’s state visit to Washington this week is the monarchy executing its core diplomatic function with precision and dignity. In Donald Trump’s Washington, an invitation to an event with the British monarch remains the most sought-after in the city. By stark contrast, the King’s son and daughter-in-law careen around the globe representing no one but themselves. They dress up as royals in a sustained exercise in self-promotion and profiteering that repels observers and belittles the very institution that gave them their platform. One upholds the Crown’s purpose, while the other commodifies it.

The Sussexes’ grift cheapens the Crown’s reputation and insults the public’s intelligence

The Sussexes’ grift cheapens the Crown’s reputation and insults the public’s intelligence

The King and Queen travel as invited guests of the US government. President Trump will receive them at the White House. A state dinner follows. The King will address a joint session of Congress – the first British monarch to do so since his mother in 1991. There will be a military review and engagements marking the 250th anniversary of American independence. Every element has been arranged through official channels. Buckingham Palace has published the itinerary. The Foreign Office has underwritten the diplomatic framework. The visit........

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