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07 May 2024
THE KING BECOMES PATRON OF RLPO

Florence Lockheart
TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2024

King Charles III has accepted the patronage of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic
Society, Orchestra and Choir following a recent review of royal patronages

© Gareth Jones
The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra (RLPO) has today announced that King
Charles III has accepted the patronage of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Society,
Orchestra and Choir.

The news follows a recent review of royal patronages conducted by the Royal
Household, following The King’s accession to the throne two years ago. The King’s
accepting of this patronage follows the legacy of the late Queen Elizabeth II who was
patron of the society and orchestra from 1958 until her death in 2022.

RLPO chief executive Michael Eakin OBE said: ‘For over six decades, we were
honoured to have the support of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, who became our
patron in 1958. As the UK’s oldest orchestra, and one of the largest cultural
organisations in Liverpool, we strive to enhance and transform lives through music.
We are immensely grateful to His Majesty for recognising the work we do through
our Orchestra, Choir, and extensive learning and community engagement
programmes.’