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18 May 18
Originally posted by @wolfgang59UPDATE:
Who picked up the tab to police Harry's wedding?
A few weeks ago I was reading that the Belfast marathon may
be cancelled because the organisers cannot afford the policing.
That is the "so what" of a few individuals riding the wave,
Harry & Meghan,
The royal wedding cost an estimated $42.8 million—and 94% of it is for security.
There seemed to be enough money for policing that event.
-VR
20 May 18
Originally posted by @very-rustyThe cost of controlling the bad guys continues to climb.
The royal wedding cost an estimated $42.8 million—and 94% of it is for security.
There seemed to be enough money for policing that event.
Originally posted by @handyandyThis does seem to be the case when 94% of the cost is on security.
The cost of controlling the bad guys continues to climb.
Wonder how much is paid by the English Tax Payers and are they ok with this?
I heard Meghan was paying for her own dress which ran 6 figures!
I found this story on the Internet:
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's wedding will come with a staggering bill: about $42.8 million.
But the majority of that money isn't paying for ornate flowers, classy hors d'œuvres or entertainment: It's going towards keeping the betrothed, their guests and the thousands of onlookers safe.
According to U.K. wedding site Bridebook, the cost of security, including snipers, undercover police and a counter-UAV system, will be about $40.1 million, or 94 percent of the total wedding budget.
How rich is the royal family? How rich is the royal family?
If you disregard security costs, it's still a pricey affair. England-based luxury wedding planner Aimee Dunne tells CNBC Make It that expenses like food and beverage, the dress, flowers and a glass marquee for the reception will cost about $2.7 million (£2 million). That's 73 times the cost of the average wedding in the U.K.
As for who's picking up the tab, the royal family announced that it will pay for the "core aspects of the wedding," which include the "church service, the associated music, flowers, decorations and the reception afterwards."
The whopping security costs, however, are expected to be paid for largely by taxpayers. For the 2011 marriage of Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge, the English public contributed an estimated $27 million, which allowed for thousands of extra police officers at the event.
The bride will likely be contributing, too: Markle is reportedly expected to pay for her six-figure wedding dress herself.
-VR
I think before getting too upset about the cost of the wedding to the taxpayer, one should take into account the amount of revenue generated for the exchequer. Anyway some things are in my humble opinion worth paying for; this is history in the making, pomp and circumstance, and it's something which we Brits do better than anyone else. Long may it remain so!
20 May 18
Originally posted by @indonesia-philMonarchy - in its best form - represents stability and that, I agree, is worth paying for. I wouldn't want it any other way.
I think before getting too upset about the cost of the wedding to the taxpayer, one should take into account the amount of revenue generated for the exchequer. Anyway some things are in my humble opinion worth paying for; this is history in the making, pomp and circumstance, and it's something which we Brits do better than anyone else. Long may it remain so!
Originally posted by @very-rustyDo you really think that the sum spent on the wedding isn't covered by the boost to tourism, sales and the fact that it's watched worldwide?
This does seem to be the case when 94% of the cost is on security.
Wonder how much is paid by the English Tax Payers and are they ok with this?
I heard Meghan was paying for her own dress which ran 6 figures!
I found this story on the Internet:
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's wedding will come with a staggering bill: about $42.8 million.
...[text shortened]... ting, too: Markle is reportedly expected to pay for her six-figure wedding dress herself.
-VR
Monarchy is stability. Politicians can never get too big a head because there is always someone above them. They are never #1. There is something to be said for monarchies. 7/10 of the world's most stable countries are monarchies. Just think: UK, Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Japan, Belgium...
Also, United Republic of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland is really just a huge waffly mouthful. I'll stick to United Kingdom, thanks very much.