Glad We're Not Paying! Royal Wedding To Cost $34 Million

April 24 2011, Published 1:02 p.m. ET
by Breaking Celebrity News Staff
Prince William and Kate Middleton are set to walk down the aisle Friday and Breaking Celebrity News decided to take a look at just how much it will cost and who is paying the bill.
Let's start with the fact that the heart-stopping price tag is now at an estimated $34 million, making it one of the costliest celebrations in history.
Here's the breakdown:
* Security: $32 million. The British taxpayers are on the hook for this. Thousands of police officers will be stationed along the bridal procession route and military personnel will also be protecting visiting foreign royals and dignitaries.
* Wedding Ring: $11,000. Prince William opened up his own wallet to buy Kate a simple but elegant gold band. Of course he didn't h