I like the idea of the town being re named in honour of how dignified and
respectful the towns people have been. I would suspect that many of the gathered
crowds are paying respects, or showing gratitude/loyalty to the fallen and not
directly to the monarchy or government (I think that last bit hardly needed
saying
)
I am not keen though on the town having to become 'royal' or anything similar,
and am reminded of '
Enham Alamein' near Andover, a small village where in
past years I often provided part of a guard of honour for remembrance
ceremonies. I felt very proud to parade there in No2 (army) uniform, and felt the
whole village took on a different aspect due to it's name.