£162m is a lot for a funeral – but Her Majesty was worth it
Telegraph
23-05-18 19:30
The cost of Queen Elizabeth II's funeral has been put at £162m ($217m), according to the UK Treasury. The Home Office spent the most on the event, £74m, followed by the Department of Culture, Media and Sport at £57m. The late Queen died last September at the age of 96 and had served on the throne for 70 years. The public, Commonwealth, and the world's eyes were upon the UK, resulting in the grandest of processions and the finest fanfare. The government's priority was to ensure that "these events ran smoothly, with the appropriate level of dignity, while at all times ensuring the safety and security of the public", said John Glen, chief secretary to the Treasury.