The price tag was revealed in an annual report, but one anti-monarchy advocate speculates the true cost could be even higher.

The astronomical number, paid by the U.K. taxpayers during a cost-of-living crisis, isn’t winning over many royal fans. Graham Smith, Charles’ most vocal critic, and CEO of the anti-monarchy group Republic, wasn’t exactly thrilled about the final tally. He described the spending of taxpayers’ money as “obscene” to The Guardian.

It's good to be King, and even better when your coronation comes under budget! The cost of King Charles' coronation has been revealed, , along with how it compares to the expenses of Queen Elizabeth's state funeral.

The cost of King Charles’ coronation has been revealed, with government accounts showing that £72 million in taxpayer money was spent on the event. An annual report from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) shows that it spent £50.

The cost of holding King Charles’ coronation has been revealed as a staggering £72million as the huge royal day's cost could have been used to help support our NHS nurses

Official figures have revealed that King Charles III's 2023 coronation cost UK taxpayers £72 million. This includes £50.3 million from the Department for Culture, Media, and Sport (DCMS) for event