Princess Eugenie's Royal Wedding security bill set to cost UK taxpayers $3.5m

By Karishma Sarkari|

And they're not happy about it

Princess Eugenie is in countdown mode to her big Royal Wedding, with just under two months to go now.

But as preparations ramp up, so do security concerns, with taxpayers are set to foot the $3.5 million bill for security of the nuptials on October 12 at Windsor Castle.

And it seems they're not happy about it, with UK politician Chris Williamson labelling it "an outrage".

Taxpayers are not happy at the idea of forking out $3.5 million funds for the security costs involved with Princess Eugenie's October Royal Wedding (Getty)

The cost of security at Princess Eugenie's wedding is believed to have doubled since her engagement to Jack Brooksbank was announced in January, on account of increased terrorism fears, according to The Mirror.

They also say despite the concerns Prince Andrew is demanding his daughter get the lavish wedding in-line with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's recent big day in the same chapel and hall.

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The nine-in-line to the British Throne will also take to the streets with her new husband after the service in a carriage procession, also increasing security concerns and costs.

Similarly, including Prince George and Princess Charlotte in the bridal party as has been rumoured would also increase security.

The big day will involve Metropolitan, Thames Valley and British Transport Police, with a royal spokesperson telling the publication: "Costs for security will be shared by individual police forces and the local council but all other costs for the wedding will be met privately."

It's understood that since Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank announced their engagement in January, security costs for their wedding have doubled (Getty)

However Williamson, a Labor MP, is pushing for the Royals to cover all costs, saying: "No one else gets their wedding paid for by the public purse and they’ve got the resources to do it themselves."

While fellow Labor MP Emma Dent Coad, who represents the borough of Kensington, where the couple live, appears to share the sentiment.

"In these times of heightened security risks it is irresponsible for a minor member of the royal family to have a high-profile, very public wedding," she said, asking for a review of the roles and costs of "minor royals".

Prior to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Royal Wedding in May there was a similar outcry with a petition being signed to stop taxpayers forking out millions for security.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's May wedding also led to an outcry over taxpayer's footing the security bill (Getty)

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