Famous Royals and their music
King Charles and music: what has the monarch contributed to the classical music landscape?
From early cello forays to today's wide range of patronages, the new monarch has always taken an active interest in music
Charles and Diana wedding music: what music was performed at the wedding of Prince Charles and Princess Diana?
Prince Charles married Lady Diana Spencer in a ceremony at St Paul's Cathedral in 1981, accompanied by three choirs, three orchestras and a fanfare ensemble
Trooping the Colour 2024 - a guide to the music, performers, pageantry and history behind the King's official birthday celebrations
Every year the UK Sovereign's birthday is officially celebrated by the ceremony of Trooping the Colour - more commonly known in recent years as The Queen's (or now King's) Birthday Parade. Here's our guide to the event's history and significance, and what to expect at Trooping the Colour 2024
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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?
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?
What music was played at Queen Elizabeth II's coronation?
Thanks to the advance of television, the general public were able to watch the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. We take a look at the music they would have heard
The music of Queen Elizabeth II
We share the music that has defined the life and reign of Queen Elizabeth II
The best recordings of Purcell’s Funeral Music for Queen Mary
The origins of Purcell’s sombre Funeral Music for Queen Mary are shrouded in uncertainty, but that hasn’t hindered a fine crop of recordings. Andrew Stewart picks the finest
7 notable Masters of the Queen's/King's Music
For over 400 years there has been a Master of the Queen's/King's Music, but what does the role entail, and who are the most notable?
The Queen's Platinum Jubilee concert: what music will be played at the party at the palace?
This year the Queen celebrates the 70th anniversary of her accession to the throne with a range of events, but one of the main highlights is the party at the palace. What music is it likely to feature?
The Queen's contribution to classical music
Richard Morrison celebrates all Queen Elizabeth II has done for classical music
The Queen's Platinum Jubilee: what music is likely to be played at the Service of Thanksgiving?
This year the Queen celebrates the 70th anniversary of her accession to the throne with plans ranging from a pageant to a party at the palace. But what music is likely to be performed and hymns sung at the Service of Thanksgiving?
Prince Albert: how music shaped the life and death of Queen Victoria's consort
It’s well known that Queen Victoria’s husband was a champion of the arts, but Prince Albert’s composing talents and his terrific contribution to the musical life of 19th-century Britain remains unsung, explains Andrew Green
Four pieces of music especially composed for kings and queens
Discover the music dedicated to four of Britain's leading monarchs from throughout history, from Elizabeth I in the 16th-century to today's Elizabeth II
Royal Weddings: The best classical music choices
We look back over some of our favourite classical musical memories from previous royal weddings
What music was performed at the funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales?
The organ voluntaries, hymns and songs that were performed at the 1997 ceremonial funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales
When was Handel's coronation anthem Zadok the Priest first performed?
On October 11 1727 Handel's coronation anthem Zadok the Priest was first performed at the coronation of King George II
Four composers at the court of Louis XIV
A quick look at those who brought music to the Sun King’s palace
Royal Wedding 2018: Who is performing at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding?
What to expect from the music at this year’s most talked-about wedding