King Charles goes to pay homage to his late father Prince Philip at his coronation.
The king’s crowning is about to happen on May 6, a date that’s quickly approaching, and as time ticks we’re getting extra perception as to what it’s really going to be like. We final heard Adele and Ed Sheeran apparently turned down requests to play on the massive ceremony, but it surely hasn’t put a hitch in King Charles’ plans. The latest replace from Buckingham Palace is all in regards to the music they’re planning to play (spoiler alert, it’s not Someone Like You)!
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The assertion, which was revealed over the weekend, says the king plans to make a tribute to the late Duke of Edinburgh along with his music picks:
“His Majesty The King has personally commissioned the new music and shaped and selected the musical programme for the Service. At the request of His Majesty, in tribute to his late father His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Greek Orthodox music will also feature in the Service performed by the Byzantine Chant Ensemble.”
This is a really private request to honor the reminiscence of Prince Philip. The Duke of Edinburgh was born in Greece and baptized within the Greek Orthodox church, and though he did convert religions to marry Queen Elizabeth II, taking part in Greek Orthodox music in honor of his father is an enormous deal for King Charles and the “modern era”.
That’s not the one sort of music King Charles is planning on getting all the way down to, although! According to the assertion, he’s commissioned 12 new items of music to be performed at his crowning — together with a model new coronation anthem by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Yes, the identical composer who introduced us the incredible music from stage performs like Cats and The Phantom of the Opera. Super thrilling for us Broadway followers!
Andrew stated of the track he composed in a public assertion:
“I am incredibly honoured to have been asked to compose a new anthem for The Coronation. My anthem includes words slightly adapted from Psalm 98. I have scored it for the Westminster Abbey choir and organ, the ceremonial brass and orchestra. I hope my anthem reflects this joyful occasion.”
The official lineup of the Coronation Concert has but to be introduced, however they’re protecting the hype by teasing some massive stars and iconic musicians!
Previously, we heard about how the palace plans to honor traditions when crowning King Charles and Queen Camila, but in addition how they need to convey the spiritual ritual to the current occasions. Late final yr, Buckingham Palace stated in one other assertion:
“The Coronation will reflect the monarch’s role today and look towards the future, while being rooted in longstanding traditions and pageantry.”
Looks like this coronation is shaping as much as be one for the books! Especially with all of the household drama circulating…
If you wanna watch, the live performance may also be broadcast stay from Windsor Castle on Sunday, May 7.
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