Despite the economic crisis in Britain, the tourism markets and the sale of antiques and antiques are beginning to prepare for a major recovery as a result of the expected influx of tourists to Britain, to attend the inauguration of King Charles III of the United Kingdom on May 6. Observers of the affairs of the royal family in Britain say that what distinguishes the occasion of the coronation of King Thesal III is that it represents a “piece of history”, with the ceremonies that have been inherited for more than a thousand years. Tourism companies, restaurants and cafes began to prepare for this occasion, which will be watched by hundreds of millions around the world on television. Observers said that the royal occasion, which will begin on May 6, will pump a large amount of money into the shops in central London. However, they ruled out that the spending of tourists who admire the British monarchy would have little effect in fixing the cost of living crisis, which prompted a number of labor unions to strike to demand an increase in wages. Central London hotels, for their part, are poised for extravagant deals; The Café Royal Hotel announced that it had prepared tables with special meals, and organized a private visit to the Tower of London, for guests who book two nights in the hotel, for $16,000. The guest can see the royal crown jewels during his visit to the Tower of London. and prepare the Dorchester Hotel; Which is usually preferred by members of the royal families and celebrities, for the occasion by preparing a piece of cake on five layers, and the luxury hotel prepared a special decoration for its facade, simulating the decoration that was used when the late Queen Elizabeth II was crowned in the year 1953. The Royal Lancaster Hotel, near Hyde Park, announced , that he would serve afternoon tea to his guests, with the favorite meal of King Charles III: smoked meat sandwiches, and Dar Jeeling tea, and in the lobby of the hotel would be placed a huge piece of cake designed in the shape of the royal crown. Several tourism companies said that they used former waiters in the British royal palaces to prepare a special menu similar to what is served at royal banquets. And the owners of souvenir shops were active to make a collection of them. It includes hand towels, socks, dessert dishes, and some utensils bearing royal seals, according to what was authorized by the office concerned with certifying official souvenirs. Souvenirs include card games bearing the image of King Charles III, children’s bags, pens and more memorabilia bearing the image of the late Queen Elizabeth II. British tourism companies hope that the coronation of Charles III will be a real recovery for them, after nearly three years of closure and work stoppage due to the outbreak of the new Corona virus. Last year, 29.7 million tourists visited Britain, but they did not exceed a third of the number of tourists in 2019. Britain’s celebrations last year of the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II’s rule resulted in an influx of about 2.6 million tourists. The main target for tourists who come to Britain is history, heritage, and the royal family. While the figures indicate an increase of 10% in the number of reservations for tourists coming from the United States, to attend the coronation of King Charles III; The Chinese – the largest tourist force in Britain – did not show any desire to come to Britain during this period. It is believed that this is due to the tension prevailing in relations between Britain and China, and between China and the West in general, over the dispute raised by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. London newspapers reported that the British government will spend 100 million pounds sterling in the coronation celebrations, as well as giving the country a holiday on May 8 next. This is expected to generate ample income for hospitality and tourism companies. The Brand Finance Corporation says the royal family’s activities provide the UK economy with up to £500m a year.
