King Charles Coronation
British national anthem: what are the lyrics to 'God Save The King'?
'God Save The King (or Queen)' has been sung by Brits since 1744, but how many of us actually know the words...?
Coronation composer Sir Karl Jenkins breaks UK chart record
The Welsh composer, a Coronation guest who was jokingly confused for Meghan Markle in disguise, has managed over 1,000 weeks in the classical charts with his oratorio 'The Armed Man'
Coronation concert: when it is, who's performing and how to watch
Our guide to the musicians, from Katy Perry to Andrea Bocelli, performing at the 7 May Coronation Concert - plus how to watch and listen
King Charles's Coronation Concert: who performed and what music was played at the Windsor concert?
One of the main events of King Charles's Coronation was the Coronation Concert, the day after the ceremony itself, on May 7 at Windsor Castle. But which performers and music featured?
Who composed music for King Charles's Coronation?
Andrew Lloyd Webber, Debbie Wiseman, Roxanna Panufnik: here's our guide to the 12 composers who wrote music for the Coronation
What is the Ascension Choir, the gospel choir singing at the Coronation?
The Ascension Choir is a handpicked gospel choir especially brought together for the King's Coronation on the 6 May
Who performed at the Coronation?
Our guide to the performers who graced Westminster Abbey on that historic day, the Coronation of King Charles III
Six of the best works by William Boyce
Discover some fantastic music from the master of English Baroque, William Boyce
King Charles III Coronation Order of Service
On 6 May 2023 King Charles III will be crowned at Westminster Abbey in a majestic service, whose traditions date back centuries. Here is the Order of Service
The Coronation in numbers: how many musicians, composers, microphones and more
Take a look at this neat infographic to get a sense of all the numbers involved on the big day
A Guide to Hubert Parry's March from The Birds
Our guide to Parry's March from The Birds, which will be performed at the Coronation on Saturday 6 May
What is the Wiener Philharmoniker Fanfare?
Richard Strauss's Wiener Philharmoniker Fanfare will be played at the Coronation, while Charles is crowned. What is the story behind this piece?
A Guide to Henry Walford Davies's Confortare and its lyrics
A guide to the 1937 anthem that will form a key part of the Coronation service on Saturday
Charles’s Coronation: what music was played at the coronation of King Charles III?
The Queen’s coronation in 1953 was a large state affair, lasting three hours and including many hymns and anthems. But what music might be included in Charles’s coronation, some 70 years later?
Coronation album will be recorded live and released the same day
The Coronation service, and pre-service music, will be exclusively recorded and released by Decca Records the very same day
10 best British patriotic songs for Coronation street parties
Our roundup of best British patriotic songs for coronation street parties
'O Lord, Make Thy Servant Charles': who composed the new Coronation anthem and what are the lyrics?
The specially composed Coronation anthem was first performed by The Sixteen on 27 April
Coronation composers through history: meet those responsible for the majestic music
Erik Levi traces the history of composers commissioned for British coronations, from George II to the present
Coronation Concert will feature ballet, opera and Shakespeare
The Royal Ballet, Royal Opera, Royal Shakespeare Company and the Royal College of Art to join forces for a spectacular performance at the Coronation Concert at Windsor Castle
What music has Andrew Lloyd Webber written for the Coronation?
The musical-theatre legend has written a piece of music especially for King Charles's Coronation. But what will we hear from him?
How can I watch the Coronation?
Here is all you need to know about options for watching the coronation procession and ceremonial events on 6 May
Who is Gareth Malone? All you need to know about the famous choirmaster
Gareth Malone first came bounding onto our screens in 2006, with an infectious enthusiasm and determination to bring a love of choral singing to us all. Here's what you need to know about the famous British choirmaster
Coronation: the 12 new commissions unveiled
Overtures, organ works, and the first-ever Welsh-language performance at a British Coronation: here's all you need to know about the 12 special commissions for Charles's coronation
Truro Cathedral choir: Everything you need to know
Jeremy Pound takes a look at the history of Truro Cathedral Choir, ahead of their performance at King Charles III coronation