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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’?

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

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

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The music of Queen Elizabeth II

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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 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?

Judith Weir - 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

Music for Royal Funerals: what music is likely to be played at Prince Philip's funeral?

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?

Royal Weddings: The best classical music choices

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