King Charles' Coronation: Over Rs 1,000 Crore Cost, Missing Kohinoor And Other Controversies

Critics have questioned the price tag of such a lavish event that comes at a troubling time for the country.

The coronation of Charles III, the former Prince of Wales and the eldest son of Queen Elizabeth II, is set to take place on Saturday, May 6. King Charles, 74, took over the throne in September 2022 after the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. Countrywide celebrations, including parades, will be organised over the coronation weekend during which the 74-year-old monarch will officially be crowned in a grand ceremony.

However, the ceremony is attracting a lot of criticism due to a variety of reasons. Here are five of them.

Critics have questioned the price tag of such a lavish event that comes at a troubling time for the country. The Operation Golden Orb committee, which is in charge of planning the coronation ceremony, estimates that the event could cost around 100 million pounds (over ₹1021.5 crore). Since it is a state event, the coronation will be paid for by the British government, using taxpayers' money. More than half of Britons do not think it should be funded by the Government, a poll has suggested.