Still a beacon of intelligent, thoughtful journalism.
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I think the government told him what to say.
The Guardian says it was a collaboration between Charles’s aides, No10 and the Foreign Office. I think Charles would have wanted some input.
That’s brilliant, George. 
That’s how it normally works but the principal has the final say on content and tone.
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Having previously been involved in a speech when he was Prince Charles I would say so!
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It must be said, HRH absolutely crushed this US visit 
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I think he’s doing a good job. I didn’t think he would and rather hoped that William would take over, but now, I think he’s generally good news - a certain kind of gravitas with a bit of a twinkle. I think he’s enjoying himself.
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Well, he did spend rather a long time in training for it.
Incidentally, wonder if it’s worth placing a bet on whether or not that blingy dinner service will remain in the White House when Trump departs - Mar-a-Largo or the planned Trump ‘library’?
If the next president has any taste, they won’t want the blingy dinner service. Personally I think gold cutlery looks terrible and wouldn’t want to eat off it.
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Don’t disagree, though unlike silver plate, gold doesn’t tarnish.
Trump has tarnished thevwhite house already. It will take more polish to re establish friendships
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