Controversy Reigns!

This week I was astonished when a complete stranger ranted vehemently at me about the Coronation. Her biggest gripe seemed to be about the cost, allegedly some £250 million which she claimed could be put into the economy. Well, excuse me, but that’s exactly what’s happening. The hospitality and tourism industry are predicted to get a huge and badly needed boost – try finding a hotel room anywhere near London this weekend! All the many extra police, not to mention the far greater numbers of back-room people who have delivered crowd barriers, pot-a-loos, cables, screens and those who have had to get rid of all the rubbish need to earn and pay their bills too. It’s a big event where those who want to see the King and those who want to protest need to be kept safe, so extra police are an inevitable consequence of the times we live in. CIIIR has done a huge amount of good whilst waiting for this role and while previous events may mean he’s disliked by some, his reign won’t be as long as his mothers’ and then it will be William’s turn. He may well be the one to modernise and slim down the “firm”. So let’s enjoy the spectacle and marvel at the ceremony which will be seen all over the world thanks to the hard work and long hours of the back-room boys and girls!