some Britons, hostile to the monarchy, criticize the cost of funerals

London will become the time of the funeral of its queen, the capital of the world. A ceremony that has a cost: 10 million euros just for organization and security due to the arrival of leaders and heads of state from around the world. Broadly speaking, adding the extra public holiday and the coronation of Charles III, the bill could be 10 billion euros. “For the majority of Britons, their love for Queen Elizabeth II is priceless. Others, on the contrary, wonder about the cost of these funerals“, underlines Matthieu Boisseau live from London.

Shoreditch, an alternative district of London frequented by young people, is emblematic of this segment of the British population that has been very little visible in recent days: those who feel far from national mourning. “I respect the queen for what she did, but her death doesn’t affect me very much.“, confesses a young subject of Her Majesty. Among 18-24 year olds, 47% support royalty compared to 67% in the general population. Britons of all ages voiced their opposition during the tributes. Demonstrators most often arrested by the police, enough to launch the debate on the right to criticize the crown. One in five Britons are in favor of abolishing the monarchy, a figure that could swell with the economic crisis and scandals.