According to a report from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, the overall cost of King Charles III and Queen Camilla's coronation reached approximately $91 million, factoring in $28 million for security from the Home Office. This justification for costs highlights cultural significance as a cornerstone of British heritage.
The document emphasized that expenditures on the coronation underpinned 'the King's four priorities of youth, community, diversity, and sustainability,' enabling millions to partake in a striking historical moment.
Comparatively, the US presidential inauguration often incurs a higher cost, with estimates ranging from $100 million to $200 million. Notably, Donald Trump's inauguration in 2017 approached this upper limit due to extensive security measures and construction.
The true financial burden of such events is often difficult to ascertain, given the complex layers of security involving numerous law enforcement agencies and a large personnel commitment, usually totaling over 20,000 individuals.
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