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07 May 2024

King Charles III accepts patronage

of Royal Liverpool Philharmonic

• Brand

• by Chris Newbould
• May 7, 2024

Buckingham Palace has confirmed that King Charles III has accepted the
patronage of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Society, Orchestra, and Choir.

King Charles has been a lifelong supporter of the arts and classical music, and
the news follows a recent review of Royal patronages conducted by the Royal
Household, following His Majesty The King’s Accession.

Chief executive, Michael Eakin OBE, said: “We feel very privileged that His
Majesty The King has accepted the patronage of the Liverpool Philharmonic
Society, Orchestra and Choir. 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