Listeners will be able to hear a very special royal performance on Classic FM in the coming days and it comes with royal approval.

Alan Titchmarsh has hosted a concert at Balmoral Castle for King Charles and Queen Camilla which will be broadcast on the station on September 5.

The Princess Royal and Sir Tim Laurence, and the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh were among other guests.

The Scottish Chamber Orchestra played several pieces that were first heard in July 2023 at the Honours of Scotland National Service of Thanksgiving and Dedication at St. Giles’ Cathedral. During the ceremony, King Charles was officially presented with the Honours of Scotland.

Several artists joined the SCO, including mezzo-soprano Karen Cargill, the Ayoub Sisters, and accordionist Ryan Corbett.

The Balmoral Castle performance highlighted the strength and diversity of Scottish music. King Charles has long supported several musical organisations in Scotland and is the Patron of the Scottish Chamber Orchestra.

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Alan Titchmarsh shared the importance of the evening with Classic FM, saying “This concert is such a special evening, in one of Scotland’s most historic rooms, filled with music that speaks to the heart and soul of the nation. To hear such extraordinary talent gathered in Balmoral’s Ballroom in the Presence of The King and Queen was a privilege, and I’m delighted that Classic FM listeners across the UK will be able to share in it too.”