Windsor Castle

• Whenever people are critical of the royal family, the oft-repeated retort is “but think of the tourism!”.
• The first coronation of a British monarch since 1953 comes at a time of reckoning for the monarchy, the royal family and the Commonwealth.
• But if the royal family were to disappear, would the UK’s tourism industry suddenly implode?
• And while the international perception of Britain is certainly intertwined with the royal family, this does not tell us whether a reigning royal family is necessary for tourism.

A special relationship

• In a poll taken in February 2021, before the death of Queen Elizabeth II, a whopping 68% of Americans viewed her favourably.
• That said, 62% of people in the US said they did not care about the coronation very much or at all.

Where do tourists go?

• Even though these events attract huge crowds, they happen rarely and are unrepresentative of the tourism industry as a whole.
• Typically, Chester Zoo attracts more visitors than Windsor Castle or Buckingham Palace, although these statistics do not differentiate between domestic and international tourists.
• In the most recent Windsor visitor survey, the majority of its tourists came from overseas.

• Ongoing scandals and waning support from a younger generation suggest an outdated institution with little relevance to the modern era.
• Enshrined in pomp and pageantry, the coronation weekend is a golden opportunity for the monarchy to demonstrate its ongoing value to the British public.
• The three days of the coronation weekend, May 6-8, will be filled with activities that could strengthen the monarchy’s image and brand.
• This piece is part of our coverage of King Charles III’s coronation.

Saturday: pageantry

• But perhaps the most abiding feelings generated at this point will be the sense of stability and continuity that such traditional pageants symbolise.
• Heritage is the royal family’s key asset, and King Charles III’s coronation is another significant link in its 1,000-plus year history.
• Read more:
  Platinum jubilee: how Britain's children captured the Queen's coronation in scrapbooks 70 years ago

Sunday: play

• This now-traditional part of British culture dates back to 1919, when “Peace Teas” were served to mark the end of the first world war.
• Street parties have since become a crucial component of royal events.
• The official coronation website encourages people to join in the Coronation Big Lunch, offering downloadable materials to aid planning and inspire creativity.
• The coronation choir that will also perform at the concert is an excellent example of this.

Monday: public service

• With this, the king will show off his dedication to public service.
• The effort should appeal to Generation Z who are most disaffected with the monarchy and see it as an outmoded institution.

• NEW YORK, March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Royal Oak is delighted to offer a variety of spring lectures and programs, both online via Zoom, and in-person in several cities!
• We will examine Tudors practicing courtly love in an illustrated lecture by historian Sarah Gristwood and tour the whimsical and theatrical Dennis Servers' House, London, with author Jeremy Musson.
• Best-selling biographer Sally Bedell Smith will celebrate her book launch with Royal Oak and talk about a relationship that saved the monarchy—the marriage of George VI and Elizabeth.
• As the American partner of the National Trust of England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, the Royal Oak community supports the Trust's efforts to preserve and protect historic places and spaces across Britain forever for everyone.

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• The HCA Healthcare Awards of Distinctionwhich include the Frist Humanitarian Awards, the Innovators Award and the Excellence in Nursing Awardsare the highest honors HCA Healthcare bestows on employees, physicians and volunteers.
• The HCA Healthcare Awards of Distinction celebrate the colleagues, physicians and volunteers who inspire us all, said Sam Hazen, chief executive officer of HCA Healthcare.
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