Queen Elizabeth’s funeral Cost British government $200M - World Eye News

Queen Elizabeth's funeral cost the British government an estimated £162 million (US$200 million).

The funeral was a state funeral, which is the highest level of funeral for a British monarch.

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It was held on September 8, 2022, at St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle.

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The funeral was attended by members of the British royal family, foreign heads of state, and other dignitaries.

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Queen Elizabeth II was the Queen of the United Kingdom and other

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Commonwealth realms from 6 February 1952 until her death on 8 September 2022.

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She was the longest-reigning British monarch and the world's longest-reigning queen regnant.

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The British government is a constitutional monarchy, which means that the monarch

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currently King Charles III, is the head of state but their powers are limited by the constitution.

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