King Charles III’s Coronation Costs UK Taxpayers £72 Million Amid Economic Strain

King Charles III’s coronation in May 2023 cost UK taxpayers £72 million, with £50.3 million spent by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and £21.7 million on policing. Critics argue the expenses were excessive amid economic struggles, noting that over half of Britons opposed government funding for the event. Anti-monarchists have called for reform in royal finances.