How did Kate Middleton and Prince William's wedding hurt the US?

Answer 1

If it truly did, there are three possible causes:

a) it brought tourists to London, who might otherwise have gone to New York.

b) currently, the British Royal family has a higher approval rating (64%) among US citizens than President Obama (45%).

c) the Obamas reportedly felt snubbed that they were not invited, in contrast to the Reagans who were invited to the wedding of William's parents, Prince Charles and Princess Diana (although President Reagan was still recovering from the assassination attempt, so Mrs Reagan came alone).