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King Charles gets a reminder of his Coronation year in special radio programme on Classic FM

King Charles applauds during the recording of a radio programme at Balmoral

Listeners will be able to hear a very special royal performance on Classic FM in the coming days and it comes with royal approval.

Alan Titchmarsh has hosted a concert at Balmoral Castle for King Charles and Queen Camilla which will be broadcast on the station on September 5.

Queen Camilla talks to performers after the recording of a special radio programme at Balmoral
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The Princess Royal and Sir Tim Laurence, and the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh were among other guests. 

The Scottish Chamber Orchestra played several pieces that were first heard in July 2023 at the Honours of Scotland National Service of Thanksgiving and Dedication at St. Giles’ Cathedral. During the ceremony, King Charles was officially presented with the Honours of Scotland.

Several artists joined the SCO, including mezzo-soprano Karen Cargill, the Ayoub Sisters, and accordionist Ryan Corbett. 

Alan Titchmarsh talks into a microphone during a recording of a radio programme for Classic FM at Balmoral Castle
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The Balmoral Castle performance highlighted the strength and diversity of Scottish music. King Charles has long supported several musical organisations in Scotland and is the Patron of the Scottish Chamber Orchestra. 

Alan Titchmarsh shared the importance of the evening with Classic FM, saying “This concert is such a special evening, in one of Scotland’s most historic rooms, filled with music that speaks to the heart and soul of the nation. To hear such extraordinary talent gathered in Balmoral’s Ballroom in the Presence of The King and Queen was a privilege, and I’m delighted that Classic FM listeners across the UK will be able to share in it too.” 

Classic FM will be broadcasting The Honours of Scotland Concert at 19:00-18:00 on Friday, 5 September. 

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