King Charles's coronation cost taxpayers £72 million

THE CORONATION of King Charles in May 2023 cost British taxpayers £72 million, according to official accounts released on Thursday.
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) accounted for £50.3m of the spending, while the interior ministry spent £21.7m on policing the event.
The coronation, held at Westminster Abbey, was attended by dignitaries from across the world. A concert at Windsor Castle followed the ceremony the next evening.
Critics have argued that the spending was excessive, particularly during a period of financial strain for many Britons. Anti-monarchists have increased their calls for greater accountability from the royal family, citing concerns about the financial benefits it receives.
Ahead of the coronation, a YouGov poll found that more than half of Britons believed the government should not fund the event. Sceptics also noted that the UK monarch receives more public funding than counterparts in Europe and argued that Charles, as a multimillionaire, could cover more of the institution's costs.
The UK has faced economic challenges, including decades-high inflation and stagnant growth, leading to declining living standards. Critics contend that spending on the coronation was out of touch with the economic pressures facing the country Read More.....