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Choir are among the arts organisations of which the King will become

patron, while the Queen takes up patronage of the Royal Academy of

Dance.

The King will also continue his patronage of the Actors’ Benevolent Fund,

the Welsh National Opera, English Chamber Orchestra and the Royal

Philharmonic Orchestra.

The new and continued patronages were announced to mark the first

anniversary of the King and Queen’s coronation on May 6.

Jonathan Freeman-Attwood, Royal Academy of Music’s principal, said he

was "delighted" by the news, adding: "The King’s love of music and

championing of musical organisations throughout his life is something we

continue to treasure. Never has such support been more appreciated as we

continue to navigate the many challenges faced by the arts."

Linda Merrick, principal of the Royal Northern College of Music, where the

late Queen Elizabeth served as patron for more than half a century, said she

was "proud and privileged" to receive the King’s patronage.

Meanwhile, Michael Eakin, chief executive of Liverpool Philharmonic

Society, said he was "immensely grateful".

Royal College of Music director Colin Lawson commented that he was

"delighted".

The Queen’s patronage of the Royal Academy of Dance follows her service

as vice patron since 2020.

Tim Arthur, Royal Academy of Dance’s chief executive, said: "On behalf of

the RAD, I am truly delighted that Queen Camilla is our new patron."