CUMBRIA Police spent £25,000 on the policing operation for the funeral of the late Queen Elizabeth II.

The force joined with others across the country in proving 'support' for the large-scale policing effort last year.

It was reported that emergency services spent at least £75 million on the funeral. 

In response to a Freedom of Information request, Cumbria Police said its costs came to costs came to £24,672.

It has refused to divulge how the money was spent, citing 'operational reasons'.

Ahead of the funeral in September last year, the force did not confirm whether officers would be sent to London, but said that it would be supporting a national operation as it does 'throughout the year'.

A Cumbria Constabulary spokesperson said: “Cumbria Constabulary, like many police forces, will be supporting the ongoing national policing operation.

“The Constabulary support policing operations outside of the county throughout the year as part of national agreements.

“Our communities in Cumbria can be assured the safety of people in our county remains a priority.”

Police Scotland had the highest spend with more than £15 million after officers were involved in the operation to transfer the Queen's coffin south to London.

More than 5,000 police officers from across the UK supported 10 days of ceremonial events to mark the death of Queen Elizabeth II and the accession of His Majesty King Charles III, the National Police Chief's Council said.

Ahead of the late Queen's funeral, police chiefs warned it could be a target for terrorists and are also planned for disruption from protesters.

Policing costs for the funeral of the Queen Mother in 2002 were reported to have totalled over £5 million, while security for the wedding of Prince William and Kate came to more than £6m,

A Home Office spokesperson said on the figures, which were revealed by the website National World said: "Forces involved in operations for the funeral of Her Late Majesty were able to claim their additional costs from the Home Office as is normal practice for extraordinary large events of this nature.

"Exact cost data will be published in due course.”