Though GDP grew by 0.2%, output in the production industries decreased by 1.4%. The Royal wedding, tsunami and warm weather have been suggested for this drop.
The Royal wedding will make a significant contribution to defining the Australian Republican movement, rather than detracting from it, says academic Professor Lyndall Ryan.
City councils throughout the UK are processing hundreds of applications for street and garden parties to celebrate the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton on April 29th.