From the King’s watercolour paintings to the Queen Consort’s love of Strictly Come Dancing and Wordle – these are lesser known facts about the monarchs and the ritual of coronations since 1066
Music plays a pivotal role in nearly all royal events and ceremonies – and the King’s coronation will be no different. From the procession to the service at Westminster Abbey, proceedings will feature a soundtrack tailored to the occasion.
Jack Pepper looks ahead to the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. In Part Two, we explore the contemporary music written or arranged for the ceremony and meet some of the composers…