Truro Cathedral Choristers invited to sing at the King's Coronation

Choristers from Truro Cathedral Choir have been invited to join the choirs of Westminster Abbey and HM Chapel Royal Choir, St James’s Palace to sing at the King's Coronation.

The coronation of Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort is on Saturday 6 May.

Truro Cathedral is home to boy choristers aged 8 to 13 and girl choristers aged 13 to 18, as well as twelve adult professional singers.

The Interim Dean of Truro, Simon Robinson, said: “We are honoured that some of our choristers have been invited to be part of the choir at the Coronation.

"What an amazing opportunity this is for these young Cornish musicians whose singing enhances our worship here at Truro Cathedral throughout the year.

"Their success is a testament to their skill and dedication, as well as the support of Truro School and our cathedral music team.”

The Head of Truro School, Andy Johnson, said: “We are immensely proud of the commitment and talent of our chorister pupils and are thrilled that these girls have been invited to serve The King and The Queen Consort at their Coronation.

"It is an honour to be able to support them throughout this once-in-a-lifetime experience.”

Truro Cathedral’s Director of Music, Christopher Gray, said: “What our cathedral choir does each day is extraordinary and very highly valued by those who attend the cathedral.

"The boy and girl choristers uphold an unbroken tradition that goes back to the 1800s here in Truro, and earlier still in places like Westminster Abbey.

"I’m thrilled that their talent will now be seen on the world stage at the Coronation. I have no doubt that, at Westminster Abbey, these choristers will be the finest possible ambassadors for Cornwall and its vibrant arts scene.”

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