Today, Queen Elizabeth II The Great passed away after 96 years of life and 70 years as monarch.
Condolences flowed in from all across the world on social media. Many people, including politicians and entertainers, spoke out. However, Britain is the country that is suffering the most, and anyone who is familiar with British culture will understand why.
There can be no doubt about the Queen’s popularity. People would come out in droves when she was alive and performing her official duties just to see her. People gathered in front of the Queen’s vacation residence in Scotland’s Balmoral Castle and England’s Buckingham Palace when news of her deteriorating health made headlines earlier today.
In an earlier article, we quoted one Twitter user who wrote, “most of us have never known any other reality (without the Queen). That is why you feel the news in your gut because she stands for something so much more than herself.” In an earlier article, we quoted one Twitter user who wrote, “most of us have never known any other reality (without the Queen). That is why you feel the news in your gut because she stands for something so much more than herself.”
What does the passing of the Queen mean for British tourism? She was a titan for tourism, and anything associated with her was also. She is featured on mugs, t-shirts, plates, and other mementos. She is obsessed with both British and Commonwealth currencies. The Tower of London attracts “2.8 million people annually,” while Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, Hampton Court Palace, and Kensington Palace have long been well-liked destinations.
The Tower is the most popular paid attraction in the UK, claims Visit Britain. Despite its gruesome past, it is home to the Crown Jewels and other priceless items. St. Edward’s Crown, which was worn by the Queen during her coronation in 1953, is one such treasure. Additionally, the general people can enjoy a variety of royal parks like Regent’s Park and Hyde Park.
The procession of the Queen’s funeral will last nine days. Speeches, church services, gun salutes, and a lot more will take place. Both visitors and residents will undoubtedly want to take part in whatever way they can.
“Her funeral, I imagine, will be on a greater scale than Prince Philip, that is sure,” Professor Andrew Blick told Euro News. The general public will also demand it. Undoubtedly, it will be a significant global diplomatic and media event. There will be a large event with heads of state from all across the world.
The Queen’s body will first travel to Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh before traveling to St. Giles’ Cathedral, according to Euro News. She will then take the Royal Train back to London. Once there, a number of famous sites will be passed by the coffin. Following a special service at Westminster Abbey, where the Queen was crowned, she will ride in a gun carriage to Hyde Park Corner. After that, she will be driven to Windsor Castle, where British monarchs are interred.
The Queen and her family are of interest to people around the world, not just the British. Many Americans find the Windsors fascinating, especially considering that we do not have a royal family of our own.
