The music at a wedding is important.
And like basically everything else at the wedding between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, people have been clamouring to find out what music will be played at the ceremony. We expect they’ll be keeping classy and traditional – it’s unlikely Harry is going to come out to The Rock’s entrance theme or anything.
In a series of tweets, Kensington Palace confirmed some details about the couple’s musical choices.
The music will be directed by James Vivian, Director of Music at St George’s Chapel. Amongst the choral groups involved will be Karen Gibson and The Kingdom Choir, a group made up of “British artists dedicated to creating a sound that demonstrates the community they share, and has been performing both nationally and internationally for over 20 years”.
19-year-old cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason will also perform. Kanneh-Mason won the 2016 BBC Young Musician of the Year, and was a contestant on Britain’s Got Talent.
Prince Harry and Ms. Meghan Markle have shared some further details about the music for their wedding service at St George's Chapel. pic.twitter.com/CZ4PQH7wwz
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) April 24, 2018
The music will be under the direction of James Vivian, Director of Music, St George’s Chapel, including the Choir of St George's Chapel, and a selection of choral groups, soloists, and musicians: pic.twitter.com/FjBvyW5FwE
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) April 24, 2018
19-year-old cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason, winner of 2016 @BBCYoungMus. Last June, Prince Harry saw Sheku play at an event in London in support of the work of Antiguan charity the Halo Foundation. pic.twitter.com/C3QSfcbXJl
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) April 24, 2018
Karen Gibson and The Kingdom Choir. The Choir is made up of a group of British artists dedicated to creating a sound that demonstrates the community they share, and has been performing both nationally and internationally for over 20 years. pic.twitter.com/tae19p6G6E
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) April 24, 2018
No word on what’s planned for the wedding disco though – pretty sure ‘The Macarena’ will get a few reloads though.
