Death
Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral was a very complex event and for this reason it was very expensive.
Estimate
The estimate is several million pounds that are borne by UK taxpayers.
Event
An event of this magnitude involves great crowding, with millions of people pouring into the streets.
Costs
The cost estimate was provided by a former royal security officer.
Presence
Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral was attended around the world and included the presence of heads of state who must be protected.
Expenditure
Securing the event and everything related to the organization cost about $7.5 million.
Superior
This figure was higher than that spent on William and Kate’s wedding and made the Queen’s funeral the most expensive single-day organized event in British history.