Cheshire policing bill

The wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Westminster, attended by royals including Prince William, has sparked controversy as local taxpayers will bear the cost of policing the event. Despite the groom, Hugh Grosvenor, being one of Britain's wealthiest individuals, Cheshire police stated they would not seek a contribution from him for the substantial security expenses incurred during the wedding, which took nine months to plan. Local officials have expressed dissatisfaction with this decision, highlighting that it feels unjust for ordinary citizens to cover the bill for a private event. The full cost of policing remains unknown, and questions have been raised about whether the Grosvenor family should contribute to mitigate the financial burden on the community. Critics, including the Taxpayers' Alliance, have labeled the duke's lack of financial involvement as 'stinginess' and called for a more responsible approach. Policymakers are now scrutinizing the guidelines that prevent charging for services deemed part of the police's ordinary public duty.