Coronation 2023

Coronation prayers written and recorded by Year 4 pupils at St Aidan's Church of England Primary School in Gateshead   https://soundcloud.com/user-215812931/coronation-prayers

On Saturday more than 2,500 people will be inside Westminster Abbey for the Coronation Service of Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort Guests attending will include Members of the Royal Family, as well as international representatives from 203 countries, including approximately 100 Heads of State, alongside community and charity champions. One person who received an invitation from the King was Sue Snowdon, the Lord Lieutenant of County Durham, […]

With just days to go to the King's Coronation at Westminster Abbey on Saturday final preparations are now taking place. Television cameras are being set up along with miles of cables to beam the service from the abbey to a huge world-wide audience. One person who is taking part in the service is The Rt Revd Paul Butler Bishop Of Durham  Premier's Northern Correspondent Ian Britton spoke with Bishop Paul […]

This is a historical look at the music, hymns and songs which have featured in past coronations. Presented by Simon Lole, choral director organist, composer and broadcaster. Part 1: https://soundcloud.com/user-215812931/the-coronation-music-with-simon-lole-part-1?si=9cdc0e1b2a1a445bbbe1f0ea0f4e2dc4&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing Part 2: https://soundcloud.com/user-215812931/the-coronation-music-with-simon-lole-part-2?si=9cdc0e1b2a1a445bbbe1f0ea0f4e2dc4&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing