Prince William, Kate Middleton take Royals to ‘next level' with ‘soft diplomacy'

Prince William and Kate Middleton are seemingly a golden chance for UK to present a soft image of the country on world forum.

The Prince of Wales, who recently had a successful meeting with Donald Trump in France, is set to appease other state leaders with his diplomacy.

Royal author Lee Cohen writes for The Sun: “In an era where traditional hard power - military might and economic sanctions - often deepens divisions, there is a growing recognition of the value of soft diplomacy.”

“The royals exemplify this shift. Their neutrality allows them to engage with leaders of all stripes, making connections that elected officials often cannot,” he adds.

The expert continues: “No one was better at this than the late Queen, who famously forged strong bonds with leaders like Ronald Reaganand Barack Obama, the latter of whom called her “one of my favourite people”.

He then notes: “Today, William and Kate Middleton can take this role to the next level, combining global popularity with a focus on impactful, empathetic leadership.”