Barack Obama was moved to tears by Michelle's Democratic National Convention address. A source close to the former president said he 'couldn't hold it together.' This is the kind of raw human moment that breaks the spin.
But the real game is statecraft. The UK is preparing for a royal visit. Don't be fooled by the soft focus.
This trip is a diplomatic chess move. A chance to reset the special relationship. Or a minefield of protocol and hidden agendas.
The Lobby is buzzing. Who’s getting a private audience? What’s the real message?
Polls show the Obamas still own the cultural high ground. The royals need to match that. Can they?
The body language experts will be on overtime. Watch the handshakes. Watch the seating plans.
This is politics at its most personal and most strategic.
