<p>When you&#39;re royalty in the U.K., there&#39;s really no such thing as a low-budget wedding. And the union of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle is shaping up to be no exception.&nbsp;</p><p>The royal family is keeping quiet about the wedding&#39;s exact price tag, but U.K.&nbsp;<a href=" https://bridebook.co.uk/article/harry-and-meghan-royal-wedding-cost" target="_blank">wedding planner Bridebook</a>&nbsp;estimates the total costs will end up somewhere around $43 million. And a good chunk of that money is coming from the public purse.</p><p>The Crown is paying for the core costs of the wedding, estimated at around $2.3 million. That includes stuff like flowers, decorations and catering for the wedding guests.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><b>SEE MORE: <a href="https://www.newsy.com/stories/royal-wedding-meghan-markle-spark-race-conversations-in-uk/">Royal Wedding, Meghan Markle Spark Conversations About Race In The UK</a></b></p><p>That&#39;s unlikely to set them back much; in 2016-2017, both Queen Elizabeth and her son Prince Charles&nbsp;<a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/analysis-and-features/royal-wedding-family-how-much-uk-economy-benefits-cost-meghan-markle-expense-a8345436.html" target="_blank">made over 10 times</a>&nbsp;that much money off their private estates and assets. Plus, the family gets a $100 million pool of taxpayer money to cover their official duties; it&#39;s not clear whether any of that money will go toward the ceremony.</p><p>The royals have still found a few cost-saving measures here and there. The wedding venues at Windsor Castle will be rent-free, since they own the place. And while Markle&#39;s dress is expected to cost six figures, she&#39;ll likely end up paying for it herself.</p><p>But the bulk of the event&#39;s expenses are likely going to security. Between the extra staff, longer hours and pricey technology needed to protect the wedding, the security price tag could run into the $40 million range. And that cost is directly on taxpayers.</p><p>The cost has generated some republican pushback.&nbsp;<a href=" https://www.republic.org.uk/petition/royal-wedding" target="_blank">A petition</a>&nbsp;asking Parliament not to spend public money on the wedding has racked up over 30,000 signatures so far.</p><p>Still, businesses are hoping increased trade from the event will more than make up for the cost. One consulting firm&nbsp;<a href="https://www.npr.org/sections/parallels/2018/05/17/611640102/british-businesses-hope-to-cash-in-on-royal-wedding" target="_blank">estimates the wedding</a>&nbsp;will add $400 million in added tourism and $67 million in souvenir sales to the economy.</p><p>Additional reporting from&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cnn.com/" target="_blank">Newsy affiliate CNN</a>.</p><hr><b>Trending stories at <a href="http://www.newsy.com">Newsy.com</a></b><ul class="inline-related-links"><li><a href="http://www.newsy.com/stories/smokey-robinson-talks-music-licensing-laws-with-senators/">Lawmakers Are Trying To Modernize Music Licensing Laws</a></li><li><a href="http://www.newsy.com/stories/parents-say-pg-13-gun-violence-is-too-much-for-younger-teens/">Some Parents Say PG-13 Gun Violence Is Too Much For Younger Teens</a></li><li><a href="http://www.newsy.com/stories/the-mcu-may-be-adding-a-muslim-superhero-to-its-roster/">Marvel Might Be Adding A Muslim Superhero To Its On-screen Roster</a></li></ul>