King Charles III's coronation last year cost British taxpayers £72 million ($90.7 million), official accounts released late Thursday revealed.

Critics have argued taxpayer spending on the events was too large and out of touch given the huge demands on stretched public funds and economising in recent years by many Britons.

The figures showed the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) spent £50.3 million, while the interior ministry's costs for policing the "once-in-a-generation" event totalled £21.7 million.

Charles was formally crowned monarch at Westminster Abbey in a May 2023 ceremony attended by dignitaries from around the world.&nbsp;

A star-studded concert at Windsor Castle took place the following night.

The disclosure of the final bill, which had been estimated at more than £100 million, is nonetheless set to spark fresh condemnation from anti-monarchists in the UK.

They have been stepping up their criticisms of the royal family and what they say are excessive and unfair financial benefits it receives in straitened times.

The country has been gripped by post-pandemic cost pressures, with decades-high inflation during much of last year, while flatlining economic growth has led to declining living standards.

Sceptics also note that the UK monarch, who receives more public money than European counterparts, is a multimillionaire able to foot more of the institution's bills.

More than half of Britons told pollsters YouGov before the coronation that the government should not be funding it.

The royals this month faced calls for more transparency and reform of their private estates, after an investigation alleged they have been profiting from public bodies while benefiting from major tax exemptions.

In its annual report and accounts, DCMS said it "successfully delivered on the central weekend of His Majesty King Charles III's Coronation, enjoyed by many millions both in the UK and across the globe".

DCMS was the lead government department working with the royal household on the coronation, which it described as a "once-in-a-generation moment".

It added the events "offered a unique opportunity to celebrate and strengthen our national identity and showcase the UK to the world".

King Charles III's coronation last year cost British taxpayers £72 million ($90.7 million), official accounts released late Thursday revealed. Critics have argued taxpayer spending on the events was too large and out of touch given the huge demands on stretched public funds and economising in recent years by many Britons.

King Charles III's coronation last year cost British taxpayers £72 million ($90.7 million), official accounts released late Thursday revealed. Critics have argued taxpayer spending on the events was too large and out of touch given the huge demands on stretched public funds and economising in recent years by many Britons. The figures showed the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) spent £50.3 million, while the interior ministry's costs for policing the "once-in-a-generation" event totalled £21.7 million. Charles was formally crowned monarch at Westminster Abbey in a May 2023 ceremony attended by dignitaries from around the world. A star-studded concert at Windsor Castle took place the following night. The disclosure of the final bill, which had been estimated at more than £100 million, is nonetheless set to spark fresh condemnation from anti-monarchists in the UK. They have been stepping up their criticisms of the royal family and what they say are excessive and unfair financial benefits it receives in straitened times. The country has been gripped by post-pandemic cost pressures, with decades-high inflation during much of last year, while flatlining economic growth has led to declining living standards. Sceptics also note that the UK monarch, who receives more public money than European counterparts, is a multimillionaire able to foot more of the institution's bills. More than half of Britons told pollsters YouGov before the coronation that the government should not be funding it. The royals this month faced calls for more transparency and reform of their private estates, after an investigation alleged they have been profiting from public bodies while benefiting from major tax exemptions. In its annual report and accounts, DCMS said it "successfully delivered on the central weekend of His Majesty King Charles III's Coronation, enjoyed by many millions both in the UK and across the globe". DCMS was the lead government department working with the royal household on the coronation, which it described as a "once-in-a-generation moment". It added the events "offered a unique opportunity to celebrate and strengthen our national identity and showcase the UK to the world".

King Charles' coronation cost UK taxpayers £72 million

The historic St Edward's Crown, which has been the centrepiece of the coronation of monarchs in England for more than 350 years, has been removed from the Tower of London to be modified for the coronation of King Charles III next May, Buckingham Palace said.

The crown, which usually forms part of the Crown Jewels on display at the Tower, has been used since the coronation of King Charles II in 1661 after the monarchy was restored following the 10-year republic of Oliver Cromwell.

The St Edward's Crown replaced a medieval version, thought to have dated back to the 11th Century reign of Edward the Confessor which was melted down in 1649.

King Charles III will be crowned with St Edward's Crown during the solemn ceremony to be held at London's Westminster Abbey on May 6, just as his late mother Queen Elizabeth II was in 1953. He will also wear the Imperial State Crown during the service.

The St Edward's Crown, made up of a solid gold frame set with rubies, amethysts, sapphires, garnet, topazes and tourmalines, follows its original medieval forebear in having four crosses-pattée and four fleurs-de-lis. It also has a velvet cap with an ermine band.

The historic St Edward's Crown, which has been the centrepiece of the coronation of monarchs in England for more than 350 years, has been removed from the Tower of London to be modified for the coronation of King Charles III next May, Buckingham Palace said.

The historic St Edward's Crown, which has been the centrepiece of the coronation of monarchs in England for more than 350 years, has been removed from the Tower of London to be modified for the coronation of King Charles III next May, Buckingham Palace said. The crown, which usually forms part of the Crown Jewels on display at the Tower, has been used since the coronation of King Charles II in 1661 after the monarchy was restored following the 10-year republic of Oliver Cromwell. The St Edward's Crown replaced a medieval version, thought to have dated back to the 11th Century reign of Edward the Confessor which was melted down in 1649. King Charles III will be crowned with St Edward's Crown during the solemn ceremony to be held at London's Westminster Abbey on May 6, just as his late mother Queen Elizabeth II was in 1953. He will also wear the Imperial State Crown during the service. The St Edward's Crown, made up of a solid gold frame set with rubies, amethysts, sapphires, garnet, topazes and tourmalines, follows its original medieval forebear in having four crosses-pattée and four fleurs-de-lis. It also has a velvet cap with an ermine band.

Historic crown to be modified for the coronation of King Charles III

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King Charles' coronation cost UK taxpayers £72 million

Historic crown to be modified for the coronation of King Charles III