Friends in high places

As US President Donald Trump is given the royal treatment for an ‘unprecedented’ second time, Emily Andrews takes us behind the scenes of a UK state visit

THE MANY OPPORTUNITIES AND PITFALLS OF INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMACY LAID BARE

The tiny Gulf state has become a major player on the world stage, working to resolve some of the most intractable conflicts. Is it driven by a genuine wish to promote peace – or is it simply pursuing its own interests? Nesrine Malik reports

For the National Theatre’s new artistic director Indhu Rubasingham, resilience and a bold strategy are crucial to shaping the British institution’s future. She gives Helena Lee an audience

Heirs and Graces: A History of the Modern ...

I love a challenge,” says Clare Matterson, which is lucky. Since she took over as director general of the RHS in 2022, times have been tough. Roadworks have cost an estimated £11 million in lost reven