King Charles Iii Coronation Cost: Everything You Need To Know

Summary:

• King Charles III’s coronation is estimated to cost around £100 million ($124.8 million), with British taxpayers footing the bill.
• The British public is divided on whether the government should fund the coronation, with 50% of Britons over 18 years old believing it should not be funded by the government.
• Post-coronation celebrations include a night of concerts and a national holiday, with the royal family encouraging citizens to engage in charitable acts and community meals.

The coronation of King Charles III on Saturday 6th of May in London marks a new era for the British monarchy, as the new king takes his place on the throne. With grandeur and spectacle fitting for royalty, the event comes with a hefty price tag of approximately £100 million (around $124.8 million), with British taxpayers shouldering the cost. This has been met with some discontent as the country is still recovering from a cost of living crisis.

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The Coronation Costs: Public Opinion and Breakdown

The British public has been divided over whether the government should fund the coronation ceremony. A recent survey revealed that 50% of Britons over 18 years old believe the coronation should not be funded by the government, while 32% believe it should, and 18% are unsure.

Younger people are generally more opposed to using public funds for the event:

• 62% of 18-24-year-olds are against it
• 55% of 25-49-year-olds are against it
• 46% of 50-64-year-olds are against it
• 44% of those over 65 years old are against it

Support for using public funds for the coronation tends to decrease with age:

• 43% of those over 65 are in favor
• 39% of 50-64-year-olds are in favor
• 25% of 25-49-year-olds are in favor
• 15% of 18-24-year-olds are in favor

Comparing Coronations: King Charles III vs. Queen Elizabeth II

King Charles III’s coronation is a stark contrast to his mother Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation in 1953. As the longest-reigning British monarch in history, her coronation was a lavish affair costing £1.57 million at the time (equivalent to £56 million today). However, the King’s ceremony is estimated to be more modest and economical, in part due to his sensitivity to the cost of living crisis and desire for a modern and streamlined monarchy.

Despite these intentions, the estimated £100 million cost for King Charles III’s coronation is almost double that of his mother’s. This increase can be attributed to heightened security measures for the ceremony, which were less of a concern in the past.

Security, Ceremony, and Economic Impact

Over 11,000 members of the armed forces will be involved in the coronation ceremonies. More than 4,000 are expected to participate in the procession between Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace. The event will have 2,300 guests at Westminster Abbey, significantly fewer than the 8,000 attendees in 1953.

In response to criticism of the coronation costs, a royal family spokesman cited potential economic benefits, estimating that the ceremonies could bring in over £1.3 billion ($1.62 billion) to the British economy. The presence of numerous heads of state also provides networking opportunities.

The Coronation Ceremony Details

The celebrations begin at 10:20 am (6:20 am Brasília time) with the Procession of the King, starting from Buckingham Palace and covering 2.3 km to Westminster Abbey. The Coronation Procession will take place at around 1:00 pm (9:00 am Brasília time), retracing the route.

The coronation ceremony is scheduled to begin at 11:00 am (0700 GMT) and will be conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury. For the first time, the ceremony will include bishops, hymns, and prayers in Welsh, Scottish Gaelic, Irish Gaelic, and English, as well as representatives from other faiths.

Twelve new compositions will be performed during the event, featuring works by Judith Weir, Andrew Lloyd Webber, and Patrick Doyle. The Coronation Orchestra, royal harpist Alis Huws, Westminster Abbey Choir, and Ascension Choir will be among the performers.

Following the Coronation Procession, King Charles III and Queen Camilla will appear on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, accompanied by a Royal Air Force flypast over London.

Post-Coronation Celebrations

The festivities will continue in the days following the coronation with various events:

• Sunday (7): A night of concerts featuring international artists such as Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, and Andrea Bocelli.
• Monday (8): A national holiday in the UK. The royal family encourages citizens to engage in charitable acts and share meals with their communities on this day.

As the British public remains divided on the funding of King Charles III’s coronation, it is evident that the new monarch is ushering in a new era of change for the monarchy. With a nod to tradition and an eye on modernity, the coronation ceremony will undoubtedly be a historic event to remember.

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