The British Royal Family is one such family that has been in the limelight for different reasons over the years. However, Queen Elizabeth II’s demise was considered to be a huge loss for the entire family in 2022.
The Queen ruled over the UK for around 70 years and this was considered to be one of the longest reigns in the record of any female head of state in history. While her demise was trending in the headlines at the time, her funeral was also the most expensive. However, people think the millions spent on it could’ve served a better purpose.
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Queen Elizabeth II’s Funeral Cost Around $200 Million
Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral was held on September 19, 2022, and the state funeral was the first in the U.K. after former Prime Minister Winston Churchill in 1965. The cost of the funeral was estimated to be around $200 million.
The figure was revealed by the treasury on May 18, 2023. Several world leaders alongside dignitaries attended the funeral for around 10 days following the death of Elizabeth II on September 8, 2022, at the age of 96. Many others came to Westminster Hall to witness the monarch lying in state.
Chief Secretary to the Treasury John Glen stated that the priority of the government was the smooth operation of these events and they also tried to ensure the safety and security of all those who came for the funeral.
However, netizens find the cost to be too extravagant and many suggested that the taxpayers’ money could’ve been used to help the poor.
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About Queen Elizabeth II
Queen Elizabeth II was born to King George VI and Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother and while her father took the throne during the 30s, she was presumed to be the heir. She started to take responsibility for royal duties ever since the Second World War happened.
She became the queen of seven independent Commonwealth countries at the age of 25 and more than 170 prime ministers served her. Her coronation ceremony was held in 1953 and she was also a subject of controversy when her children’s marriages did not last long.
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