The King taking centre stage at the State Opening of Parliament, replete with its traditional crowns, carriages, plumes, and tiaras, has captured significant media attention across the Atlantic, even as Britain grapples with political instability .

Despite President Donald Trump’ s high-profile visit to China and ongoing tensions surrounding the Iran conflict dominating much of the US news agenda, the crisis at the heart of the UK Government has not gone unnoticed, largely due to the enduring appeal of British tradition and royalty to an American audience.

These transatlantic reports offer little comfort for Sir Keir Starmer, who is currently fighting for his political future following heavy losses in last week’s local elections.

The New York Times , for instance, ran with the understated headline: "King’s Speech Comes At An Awkward Time For Starmer".

The publication highlighted the irony of the monarch delivering a legislative agenda for a Prime Minister who, facing a potential Labour revolt, may not…