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What does it mean?
Keating suggests a mutual personal respect between him and the British monarch.
In plain terms
The Queen and I liked each other personally.
What can you take from it?
Personal rapport can exist even with distant figures.

Where it applies

  • diplomatic visits
  • royal meetings
  • state ceremonies

Putting it to work

  • build personal rapport
  • navigate protocol
  • manage public perception

Questions to consider

  • Do personal relationships influence politics?
  • How much should leaders share publicly?

Another view

Mutual liking does not imply agreement on policy or political matters.

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