A royal guide to communicating through clothing
Queen Elizabeth II only gave one sit-down television interview during her lengthy reign — but she still found ways to provide cultural commentary without saying a word.
Why it matters: As attention spans shrink, visual communication has become an increasingly important tool for public figures and brands alike.
- According to researchfrom Canva, the typical adult only spends 47 seconds focusing on one item, so compelling visuals are key to conveying a message that will hook audiences.
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-Monarchy helps UK avoid difficult constitutional questions
To see the five-metre flags hanging over London’s Regent Street and Piccadilly in preparation for the coronation is to look at one of the most solid parts of the UK’s constitution.It is a reminder that the existence of the monarchy spares the UK from confronting constitutional questions which it is not well-equipped to answer.
It is already evident that King Charles III intends a careful evolution of the monarchy in his own mould. His own interests are clear; his long commitment to environmental and sustainability issues is evident in the causes he champions and it would be surprising if he did not attend one of the next COP climate change summits, as he had clearly wanted to in November 2022.
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–Royals as the first influencers
The coronation of King Charles III on Saturday will gift a historic opportunity to Kate Middleton watchers interested in emulating her style, Axios’ Hope King and I write.
Why it matters: This will be the first coronation of the social media era, which is responsible for commercializing something that’s always come as part of the role of royals — the act of influencing.
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