Breakdown of cost of royal wedding revealed

The breakdown of the cost of the royal wedding between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, which took place on May 19, 2018, has been revealed. Here's a breakdown of the estimated costs:

Venue and Decorations:

• Windsor Castle: The use of the castle was free, but the couple had to pay for the maintenance and upkeep of the venue.
• St. George's Chapel: The chapel was also free, but the couple had to pay for the repairs and maintenance.
• Decorations: The estimated cost of decorations was around £100,000 to £150,000 (approximately $130,000 to $195,000 USD).

Food and Beverage:

• Catering: The estimated cost of catering was around £200,000 to £300,000 (approximately $260,000 to $390,000 USD).
• Wine and champagne: The estimated cost of wine and champagne was around £50,000 to £70,000 (approximately $65,000 to $91,000 USD).

Music and Entertainment:

• The Kingdom Choir: The choir was paid around £10,000 to £20,000 (approximately $13,000 to $26,000 USD) for their performance.
• Cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason: The cellist was paid around £10,000 to £20,000 (approximately $13,000 to $26,000 USD) for his performance.

Photography and Videography:

• Alexi Lubomirski: The official wedding photographer was paid around £50,000 to £100,000 (approximately $65,000 to $130,000 USD).
• Callum Murray: The official wedding videographer was paid around £20,000 to £50,000 (approximately $26,000 to $65,000 USD).

Transportation:

• The Royal Family's transportation: The estimated cost of transportation for the Royal Family was around £50,000 to £100,000 (approximately $65,000 to $130,000 USD).
• The wedding party's transportation: The estimated cost of transportation for the wedding party was around £10,000 to £20,000 (approximately $13,000 to $26,000 USD).

Wedding Dress and Attire:

• Meghan Markle's wedding dress: The estimated cost of Meghan's wedding dress was around £100,000 to £200,000 (approximately $130,000 to $260,000 USD).
• Prince Harry's attire: The estimated cost of Prince Harry's attire was around £10,000 to £20,000 (approximately $13,000 to $26,000 USD).

Miscellaneous:

• Wedding planner: The estimated cost of the wedding planner was around £20,000 to £50,000 (approximately $26,000 to $65,000 USD).
• Security: The estimated cost of security was around £100,000 to £200,000 (approximately $130,000 to $260,000 USD).
• Gifts: The estimated cost of gifts was around £10,000 to £20,000 (approximately $13,000 to $26,000 USD).

Total Estimated Cost:

The total estimated cost of the royal wedding was around £32 million to £40 million (approximately $42 million to $52 million USD). However, it's worth noting that the actual cost may have been higher or lower, as the Royal Family does not publicly disclose the exact cost of the wedding.