Royal Visits
Chetham’s is privileged to have had many visits from Royalty over the years. HRH Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex has been our Royal Patron since 2003 and holds a strong personal interest in the Arts.
HM Queen Elizabeth II was an incredible figure. An inspiration to us all. For many years, her support of Chetham’s, and the support of our patron HRH Prince Edward, has meant the world to us.
The photos below commemorate some of our visits from the Royal Family; to read more, please follow the links on the side of this page.
HM Queen Elizabeth II opened New College House in 1994
HM King Charles III (then HRH Prince Charles) visits Chetham's on his 54th Birthday - 14 November 2002
HM Queen Elizabeth II visits Baronial Hall following her Maundy Thursday service at Manchester Cathedral - 5 April 2007
HRH Prince Edward visits the New School Building site - November 2010
HM Queen Elizabeth II visits Manchester Victoria station and hears Chetham's students play - 23 March 2012
HRH Prince Edward visits Chetham's to open the New School Building - 2 October 2012
HM Queen Elizabeth II visits Manchester Piccadilly station and hears music from Chetham's trumpeters - 14 November 2013
HRH Prince Edward meets Chetham's musicians following a Chetham's Symphony Orchestra concert in London - 13 February 2014
HRH Prince Edward opens The Stoller Hall onstage - 23 April 2017
HRH Prince Edward hosts Chetham's musicians and friends at Buckingham Palace - June 2018
HRH Prince Edward speaks to Chetham's musicians at the Royal Gala Dinner - 2019
HM Queen Elizabeth II unveils a plaque at Manchester Cathedral in the presence of Chetham's choristers - June 2021
