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Americans Are Set to Spend More Than Brits at UK Hotels for Coronation

The US ditched the monarchy in 1776 but might be more excited about the king than his UK subjects.

King Charles III’s big day is coming up, but the biggest spenders won’t be Brits.

King Charles III’s big day is coming up, but the biggest spenders won’t be Brits.

Photographer: Henry Nicholls/AFP

When King Charles III is crowned May 6 at Westminster Abbey, royal-watching analysts say American tourists will celebrate by outspending his British subjects at London’s top hotels.

According to research conducted by AI hotel booking platform Allora.ai, US-based travelers will account for 32% of all booking revenue in four- and five-star hotels, more than usual for this time of year. Americans typically make up 24% of revenue and domestic travelers 34%, according to the platform.