Etiquette Santa Fe

This week's column: The king came, he charmed, he conquered, and this time, nobody burned anything down. His masterclass in schooling America’s lawmakers was all class. One can only hope the lesson sticks.

The king's finest hour before Congress: Message of unity For those who followed my column two weeks ago on the power of diplomacy, and why King Charles was exactly the right person to make this trip, I hope you’re

Why does monarchy remain such a potent instrument of soft power?

With the State Visit of King Charles III to the United States taking place this week, thoughts have turned to the soft power of a monarchy.

Our Debrett's expert Hugo Strachwitz reflects on the five enduring features of the monarchy that lend themselves to diplomacy.

In an age of constant change, monarchy offers something rare: stability with a human face. It is this quiet constancy that allows sovereigns such as King Charles III to exercise influence not through instruction, but through presence.

We will be reflecting further on our blog this week, link in bio.