They celebrate despite the economic crisis

In the United Kingdom, the coronation of Charles III was on the front page of all the newspapers on Sunday, May 7. But the highlights of the festivities, spread across the pages, make residents of a popular London district a little bitter. “Yes, I saw it yesterday. I’m not the king. It cost a lot of money.”, says a man. Another concludes: “We all paid for the coronation and these people have enough money. No need to take ours.” More than the rest of Europe, the British are suffering from economic crisis and faster inflation, +11% in a year.

Escape the gloomy weather

“We see that customers think of food first. I sell make-up and sandals. I see that customers are already struggling to eat. They ask for discounts.”, explains a shopkeeper. In this context, the coronation seems out of step with the everyday life of Londoners, with great pomp and circumstance. Many of them condemn their living conditions Since several weeks. Nurses or teachers escalate strikes to demand better pay. These demands were set aside over a weekend. Neighborhood parties are a chance to escape the gloomy climate.