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'C is for Coronation'

Yesterday Generation X to Generation Alpha observed the first British coronation of our lifetimes.

Many of us have watched Queen Elizabeth the Second's coronation and have heard many accounts of coronations previous; from King George V and King George VI . Culturally, the coronation showcased the rich tapestry of UK arts and service; The Abbey service reminiscence of memorable education services; being able to hear any works of Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber is always a privilege. We all did of course pause and avoid discussion of the very large gap that was always filled with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth during ceremonies.

The royal.uk website states ' A coronation is a ceremony marking the formal investiture of a monarch with regal power'. Sky news noted an estimated 20 million people watched the coronation on tv*.

One point of interest was the Coronation timing during May. One would have thought the event would affect market price with the pound set to climb on the stock market. Of course, the markets were closed. We therefore note how the investiture of a monarch serves the economy and affects UK GDP. The ceremony itself was noted on the royal website as costing approximately £125 million pounds*. A coronation would bring in investment notably with tourism; which asks the question if the coronation were a summer date would weather and longer days possibly have bought more tourism along with increased spending of sterling currency and, possibly, virtual.

Investiture of a monarch with regal power should bring with it market value. We continue to observe the plan for future projections and timings of British business when investing in weekends such as this. The British landscape is in need of rapid advancement, progressive transformation. UK post covid events and entertainment is slowly filling with a hodgepodge of glamour, gaming and social media. With currency, cyber security and virtual theft overwhelming and continuing to grow, we are also in a time where AI is being pushed, and quite possibly a coronation can be considered a distraction for UK citizens from the real problems we all face. It would also pose questions for the institution and the monarchy alongside these AI systems. British citizens currently battle with the very real choices of a suitable governing representative from any of the political parties. Many remain unconvinced of the current candidates representing policies and values being questioned by all UK citizens ; cyber security, the right to privacy, a fair and just constabulary, online regulation, IP privacy, education bandwidth , literacy propaganda and above all; hope.

The coronation was a window into the British Empire in 2023 and the meticulous planning required for a monarch with regal power. The King is of age where the UK may forecast expenditure on another coronation in our generations lifetime. Another investment into the next quarter century and will continue to affect UK economy.

With so much change needed in every facet in the UK, will the monarchy institutions ceremony and trappings be able to convince its people that innovation and advancement in the UK is actually possible; In the two years since returning to the UK there is still much consideration for all problems regarding UK housing, education for children and future growth projections. Despite a celebration of the monarchy traditions, we continue battling a system trying to control progress and thus continue to further spiral into a flawed environment and economy. I continue to observe the UK's thoughts on regulation boards and readings on coronation organisers and institutions. Brand Finance, a brand valuation consultancy estimated The Crowns contribution of £1.77 billion pounds to the UK economy in 2017 through a combination of the Crown Estate revenues and indirect benefits for tourism, trade, media and the arts***. We look forward to learning how such profits will continue to support the British population. For start up biotech companies and SME's, there needs convincing that UK Institutions and investments in coronations would choose to treat British SMEs and entrepreneur's in the same way as investing in wildflower seeds; to be sown freely and trailing across the UK.

* Source: www.royal.uk

**Source: https://news.sky.com/story/the-ultimate-guide-to-the-kings-coronation-how-to-watch-timings-and-procession-route-12784163

Hi Everyone,

The C Word blog will start with a story with C for 'Containment';

Believing Lies & the Perception of Truth

Truth and Lie are relaxing by the river. Lie says to Truth 'Why don't we take a bath together?' Truth agrees and they both go for a dip in the water. When Truth looks back he realises Lie has leapt out of the water and taken all of Truths clothes with him.

Mortified Truth climbs out of the river wondering how to get home? Lie had taken all of his possessions! Truth covers up its modesty with leaves and whatever it can find. Ducking and diving and avoiding people, Truth walks home confused as to what just happened.

Truth comes home to realise the door is locked and Truth can't get in. Truth peers into the window and horrified, sees Lie in the house on truths computer, in Truths clothes, with Truths items, eating Truths food.

Truth bangs on the door and Lie answers, looking at Truth holding a glass in its hand.

Truth yells 'Lie!! What are you doing? You are in my house, wearing my clothes, you are on my computer with my work, you are eating my food. Why Lie??'

Lie looks at him. 'Who's going to believe you?'

Lie turns to a passer by, ' Excuse me, This naked fellow is saying this house is his. Who's house is this? '

The passer by looked at Lie and says 'Well it must be yours'.

Lie asks ' Why?'

The passer-by says' Well, you are wearing fancy clothes, you are standing in the doorway holding the glass. I perceive you to be telling the truth.'

I have read two examples of this story online. Iyanla Vanzant discusses this in a youtube video; why 'we always believe lies before the naked truth' (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KaAUvDd2yFQ) and Kishore Shintre in his Linkedin article 'World prefers lies to naked truth' (www.linkedin.com/pulse/world-prefers-lies-naked-truth-kishore-shintre).

How much of social media and news journalism today represents this society; watching different forms of lie running around the world as truth? Which communities does this suit and how much truth filters into media and tv entertainment in a post covid world? Does media justify a system that shames and profits from the naked truth; trying to suppress it, profiting from creating shame and above all; contain and control?

This premise is so important to current online interaction and to us as a society. The C word came to exist as a counter opposite to this. A media which has insights, constantly learning from mistakes and the original source of many innovative ideas and discussions happening online today.

I hope we will provide the real innovation and excitement that you are all looking for.

C for 'Containment' -

I am delighted to be sharing The C Word by @Mel_Schilling with you all today! #BookBlogger #BookReview #BlogTour #TheCWord #Confidence #MelSchilling @MurdochBooksUK @RandomTTours #RandomThingsTours

I am delighted to be joining the blog tour for The C Word (Confidence) by the wonderful Mel Schilling today. Many thanks to Anne Cater at Random Things Tours for inviting me to take part, and to Murdoch Books for providing me with a copy of the book. BLURB: If you think you weren’t born with confidence, it’s time for a reframe. Step beyond imposter syndrome, a crisis of self belief or a deficit…