Queen Elizabeth II's funeral, related events cost £162 million: UK govt

In a written statement to parliament, finance minister John Glen said the total estimated cost ran to £161.7 million, with the interior ministry -- responsible for policing -- accounting for the biggest proportion (£73.7 million). The department for culture, media and sport spent £57.4 million, while the Scottish government billed £18.8 million.

May 19, 2023 - 14:30
Queen Elizabeth II's funeral, related events cost £162 million: UK govt
In a written statement to parliament, finance minister John Glen said the total estimated cost ran to £161.7 million, with the interior ministry -- responsible for policing -- accounting for the biggest proportion (£73.7 million). The department for culture, media and sport spent £57.4 million, while the Scottish government billed £18.8 million.