The Queen is Dead, Long Live the King

As people mourn the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, it is unclear whether the monarchy will be able to remain relevant moving forward. After all, Charles III has a much lower approval rating in the UK than his mother. Since the throne exists largely at the pleasure of the people, will a less popular monarch lead to less support for the monarchy as a whole? How much longer will the British taxpayer be willing to pay, directly or indirectly, for the royal family? Basically, can the monarchy survive? In this week’s Trading Perspectives, Sam, Courtney, and John discuss the future of the British monarchy and the gift shop at Buckingham Palace.