However, actual royals spend considerably more on their weddings than we commoners.
There’s also usually an impressive guest list of queens, kings, and famous friends to impress.
Unsurprisingly, then, royals typically rack up hefty price tags when organizing their big days.

But who foots the bill for these fancy events?
The answer is a little complicated.
However, Markle was likely responsible for buying her own dress, asExpressreported at the time.

With millions spent on each wedding, one might wonderhow exactly royals can afford the high costs.
Further, the majority of these costs are funded with taxpayers' money.
Many Britons understandably aren’t happy about footing the bill for such lavish events as a result.

The priority must be on local services and helping those in need," argued CEO Graham Smith.
Exorbitant police protection costs are an issue even at relatively smaller affairs, like Princess Eugenie’s 2018 nuptials.