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    The Royal Family

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    The Queen’s Funeral: what music was played at the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II?

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    What are the lyrics to the UK’s national anthem, ‘God Save The King/Queen’?

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    How Queen Elizabeth II inspired Britten to start composing again after he almost died

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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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    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)

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

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    Four pieces of music especially composed for kings and queens

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    Music for Royal Funerals: what music was played at Prince Philip’s funeral?

    KILLARNEY, IRELAND - JUNE 15: Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall are given a harp playing display on their visit to Muckross House on June 15, 2018 in Killarney, Ireland. The royal couple are on the final day of a four day visit to Northern Ireland and Ireland. (Photo by Charles McQuillan - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

    Who is the Official Harpist to the Prince of Wales and what does their role involve?

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    Prince Charles discusses his experience of playing the cello ‘rather badly’ in Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony

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