$1M for William and Kate's Canada security

OTTAWA, Dec. 11 (UPI) -- The Royal Canadian Mounted Police spent nearly $1 million on security alone for the 2011 tour of Canada by Prince William and wife Kate, new documents say.

Police spent $994,592.15 to protect the newlywed couple, which was more than the $912,803.35 spent during the queen's visit a year before, Canada's Postmedia News reported Saturday.

The documents show the most money was spent on overtime for RCMP officers, about $650,000. Travel costs were about $295,000.

Ottawa police also spent more on the duke and duchess's visit to the capital -- the cost was nearly $185,000, compared to about $163,000 for the queen, the news agency said.

William and Kate's visit cost less overall, though, with about $1.12 million spent by Canada's cultural department, Canadian Heritage, on travel, accommodation and events compared to about $2.7 million for the queen's trip.

All money is in U.S. dollars.