Famous Royals and their music

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The music of Queen Elizabeth II

Purcell’s Funeral Music for Queen Mary best recordings

The best recordings of Purcell’s Funeral Music for Queen Mary

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Trooping the Colour – marking The Queen’s birthday during her Platinum Jubilee

Judith Weir (L), the new Master of the Queen's Music and Sir Peter Maxwell Davies, previous Master of the Queen's Music, during a private audience with Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace on July 22, 2014 in London, England. Ms Weir, the first woman to hold the post, has composed everything from grand operas to piano concerts said she hoped to encourage everyone involved in music. (Photo by John Stillwell - WPA Pool /Getty Images)

7 notable Masters of the Queen’s/King’s Music

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The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee concert: what music will be played at the party at the palace?

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The Queen’s contribution to classical music

SANDRINGHAM, NORFOLK - FEBRUARY 02: Queen Elizabeth II is photographed at Sandringham House to mark the start of Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee Year, on February 2, 2022 in Sandringham, Norfolk. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee: what music is likely to be played at the Service of Thanksgiving?

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Prince Charles’s Coronation: what music is likely to be played at the coronation of King Charles III?

Who is the current Master of the Queen’s Music and what is their role

Who is the current Master of the Queen’s Music and what is their role?

Prince Albert and his music

Prince Albert: how music shaped the life and death of Queen Victoria’s consort

Four pieces of music especially composed for reigning monarchs

Four pieces of music especially composed for kings and queens

Royal Weddings: The best classical music choices

What music was performed at the funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales?

What music was performed at the funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales?

Handel's coronation anthem Zadok the Priest was performed at George II coronation

When was Handel’s coronation anthem Zadok the Priest first performed?

What music did Prince Charles and Princess Diana have at their wedding?

What music did Prince Charles and Princess Diana have at their wedding?