News about Paul Mealor

The glamorous event is part of the King's trip to Scotland for Holyrood Week, the official visit by the Sovereign to Scotland every July to celebrate Scottish culture, community, and achievement. Dressed to the nines in a morning suit and top hat, His Majesty was joined by Queen Camilla as they walked down the red carpet-lined stairs to guests waiting in the garden. Joining Charles and Camilla for the occasion was the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh.

King Charles has arrived for the Ceremony of the Keys at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh this morning after travelling up to mark the city's 900th anniversary. Charles and Camilla have travelled to the Scottish capital for two days of royal engagements, from the King presenting awards at an investiture ceremony to the Queen hosting a reception for bookshop owners, writers and literary organisations.nEach year the monarch traditionally spends a week based at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, known as Holyrood Week or Royal Week in Scotland.

Crathie Kirk is to feature on an episode of the BBC 's Songs of Praise, whose high-profile presenters include opera singer Katherine Jenkins and Aled Jones. Worshippers are being invited to take part in a special recording at the Aberdeenshire church on May 31, when hymns and songs will be conducted by the composer Paul Mealor.

His Majesty's tour is part of the Royal Family's Holyrood Week, during which the monarch will remain in Scotland's capital for several traditional activities. On Wednesday, there was also a special service of thanksgiving at St Giles' Cathedral, where Charles, 74, will be honoured with the Honours of Scotland - the country's crown jewels. On his arrival in the evening, King George was greeted by Bob Downie, Chairman of The Royal Yacht Britannia Trust, and introduced to Rear Admiral Neil Rankin, Chairman of the Trust, and Commodore Anthony (Tony) Morrow, Chairman of the Association of Royal Yachtsmen (ARY). Charles, who traded the traditional tartan kilt and sporran that he was seen in earlier in the day for a smart navy suit, toured parts of the yacht, including the Engine Room, Laundry, and Rolls Royce Garage.

During his visit to Bo'ness, Falkirk, this afternoon, a sweet royal fan caught the Monarch's attention. The adorable little girl was too drained to speak to the King. Rather, she concealed her face against her mother, who put a reassuring arm around her shoulders. As he talked to the mother, the King seemed to find the time amusing.

King Charles has arrived in Scotland for Royal Week as he starts a series of 'firsts' since he ascended the throne. The monarch, 74, toured Kinneil House to visit representatives from charities including his own, The Princes Trust, as well as Cycling Without Age Scotland and Sustainable Thinking Scotland. Charles will also attend the Palace of Holyroodhouse later today, where he will be attending his first-ever Ceremony of the Keys as monarch. The King and Queen Camilla, 75, will attend a reception on the Royal Yacht Britannia on the evening to celebrate 25 years since her arrival in Edinburgh.

Sir John Eliot Gardiner said King Charles was "very approachable and congenial" and that the monarch has "enormous pressure" on him ahead of the event (right). He explained he was 'summoned to Windsor' before Christmas where the duo discussed the service over 'very large gin and tonic and supper' (left)

Since learning he is fighting cancer, Andrew Lloyd Webber has given fans a sad reminder of his son Nick's illness. Nick, the composer's son, 43, has been moved to a hospice as a result of his pneumonia battle. Nick was "over the worst of it," Andrew shared his hopes for his son's recovery as he remains in England to care for him.

Nicholas, his eldest son, is 'critically ill' in hospital, as he fights gastric cancer. Andrew Lloyd Webber has revealed that he bravely battles gastric cancer. As he revealed the news in a tragic way, the 74-year-old composer said he was 'completely distraught.' Andrew discovered that his son, who shares with ex-wife Sarah Hugill, has been suffering from the disease for the past 18 months.

On May 6, Charles personally selected a musical program for the Westminster Abbey, which has been planned to showcase a variety of musical talent and styles from both the United Kingdom and Commonwealth. On a personal note, the monarch has requested that Greek Orthodox music be performed in honor of his late father, the Duke of Edinburgh, who died in 2021. The Byzantine Chant Ensemble will perform it. Six orchestral commissions, five choral commissions, and one organ commission have been created by British composers whose styles include classical, sacred, film, television, and musical theatre.