The staggering cost of Queen Elizabeth II's funeral.

The UK government spent an estimated £162m on Queen Elizabeth II's funeral and events during the 10-day period of national mourning. The Home Office and Department of Culture, Media and Sport spent the most. The costs incurred by the government departments relate to the Queen's funeral and other events in the run-up, including the monarch's lying-in-state. The estimated costs include expenses for the Scottish, Welsh, and Northern Ireland governments. The government's priority was to ensure that the events ran smoothly and with the appropriate level of dignity while ensuring the safety and security of the public.