30-04-2011, 09:01
(29-04-2011, 16:05)PrincessJenny Wrote: I watched and loved every minute of it
It also generates millions of pounds in revenue for the country.
Only a small % of the total cost is being paid by tax payers.
6 million people off work for the event but 2 billion watching around the world (stats from UTV about 5 minutes ago)
Quote: "Tourism: VisitBritain says that in a typical year the places, events and history associated with the monarchy generate well over £500m in revenue for the British tourism industry."
They expect this to be double for this year. Alot more than the cost of the wedding (ten times more?)
my sentiments exactly plus what a real fairytail x