Most expensive royal trips as Prince William's £130,000 Saudi Arabia visit tops list (opens original article in a new tab)

Prince William's £130,000 Saudi Arabia visit topped the list of most expensive royal trips, according to the royal family's 2025/26 financial report.

• Prince William's three-day visit to Saudi Arabia in February 2026 was the most expensive royal trip at £130,106, including two planning trips by staff.
• The King and Queen's state visit to Italy in April 2025 ranked second with £126,946 in travel costs.
• The royal family's total journey spending for the 12 months to March 2026 was £3,316,024, with 37 listed journeys exceeding £20,000.