The season of decay saw the unfortunate demise of her majesty, the late Queen Elizabeth II. She breathed her last on the afternoon of 8 September 2022  at Balmoral Castle, Aberdeenshire. And while her eldest son immediately ascended the throne and took over the duties, the late queen’s funeral had a deep impact on the citizens of the commonwealth realm. The royals seemingly arranged everything so delicately and so perfectly to perform her last riots.

Ahead of her cremation, a 10-day mourning period also saw many events and shows getting canceled. Over 250,000 netizens visited the late Queen in London throughout the grieving period. Many even endured a 30-hour wait just to see their longest-serving monarch one last time. Notably, amidst the period of grieving and sorrow, the British government prioritized a smooth flow of events. And it reportedly cost them $200 million.

According to various British tabloids, John Glen, chief secretary to the treasury, said in a statement that “The government’s priorities were that these events ran smoothly and with the appropriate level of dignity, while at all times ensuring the safety and security of the public.” CNBC also reported specific figures for various departments appointed for the occasion.

Here is the list:

• £73.68 million to the Home Office
• £2.565 million for transportation
• £2.096 million for the Foreign Office
• £57.42 million for the Department for Culture, Media & Sport, and
• £18.756 million to Scotland government for one day lying in state, and the mournful procession

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Meanwhile, here’s what the netizens are thinking about the cost.

Queen Elizabeth II had a $200 million funeral, and Brits have a say in it

Even though the late Queen now sleeps peacefully alongside her late husband, Prince Phillip, her funeral cost seems to have agitated the citizens. While some say that such a hefty amount is just like a penny to the royal estate, others simply said it is, after all, the “billions she brought in,” and hence fair.

Others say that the longest-serving monarch deserves that much of a tribute.

Meanwhile, some say it was fair because the money went to those who provided services

Well, some also blame a taxpayer’s money was “wasted” on such a cause

Do you think it is a lot of money? Or did Queen Elizabeth II deserve that much? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below.