Defo something of the "keep the masses entertained" notion about timing of it at least tho, I am sure, driven by the British "Institution" – altho I do still believe there is genuine devotion between the 2 as far as u could tell from afar.
App they r gonna do the deed in Westminster Abbey, much less ostentatious than St Pauls and closer to Buck House too so less of a journey, less security cost etc etc etc.
Blitz spirit style thing to keep the chins and stiff upper lips up in time of crisis (economic) idea not lost on the powers that be, am sure, but good luck to them all the same…