More than half of British people think taxpayers should not pay for Coronation, poll says

Over half of people in Britain think the Coronation of King Charles should not be paid for by taxpayers, according to a new poll. The crowning of the new monarch is set to cost millions with the full amount as yet unknown.

The survey was carried out by YouGov. It found 51% of adults questioned believe the ceremony should not be funded by the Government.

Almost a third – 32% – said it should, while around 18% did not know. Citing unconfirmed predictions, the PA news agency reports that Operation Golden Orb - the code name for the Coronation - could cost between £50 million and £100 million.