FT News Briefing FT Weekend: How do young Brits feel about the monarchy?
Sep 17, 2022
In a thought-provoking discussion, journalist Imogen West-Knights and producer Lulu Smyth explore how Millennials and Gen Z are processing the legacy of Queen Elizabeth II and their often mixed feelings about the monarchy. Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, the FT's US business editor, shares insights into how post-pandemic restlessness combined with inflation is reshaping spending habits. Young consumers are leaning towards valuing experiences over material items, forcing a significant shift in cultural consumption and leisure activities.
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A New Experience
- The Queen's long reign means most Britons haven't experienced a monarch's death.
- This creates a unique period of reflection on the monarchy.
Monarchy as Background Noise
- Imogen West-Knights grew up with the monarchy as background noise.
- She developed a complex perspective on the monarchy's role in British identity.
A New Consideration
- Younger generations hadn't deeply considered the monarchy's politics.
- The Queen's death prompted this engagement, particularly among young people.
