Charles’ coronation was smaller than those of his predecessors including his mother’s, to reflect a more modern era and to acknowledge it was taking place at a time of financial difficulty for many people.
At the time, critics said it was wrong to spend large sums when the public was facing a cost of living crisis, but Buckingham Palace and organisers forecast it would provide an economic boost for Britain.
The DCMS said it was a "a once-in-a-generation moment which provided an occasion for the entire country to come together in celebration, and offered a unique opportunity to celebrate and strengthen our national identity and showcase the UK to the world".
The department said the event had generated more than 100,000 news stories and reached an estimated global audience of 2 billion people in 125 countries.
