Cost of King's coronation comes in at £72m, Government figures show

New official figures show that the King’s coronation cost taxpayers £72m.

King Charles was crowned at Westminster Abbey in a ceremony attended by dignitaries from around the world, followed by a star-studded concert at Windsor Castle the following night. Costs for the event include £50.3m from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) costs and £21.7m for the Home Office in policing the “once-in-a-generation” event in May 2023.

The DCMS annual report and accounts said the department “successfully delivered on the central weekend of His Majesty King Charles III’ Coronation, enjoyed by many millions both in the UK and across the globe”. The department led the Government effort for the event, working with the royal household.

Thousands of people travelled to London to witness the event while millions more watched on TV around the world.

It described the coronation as a “once-in-a-generation moment which provided an occasion for the entire country to come together in celebration, and offered a unique opportunity to celebrate and strengthen our national identity and showcase the UK to the world”.