King Charles III attended a special evening service on Wednesday 4th June to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the Queen’s Chapel, a historic place of worship just steps from Buckingham Palace.

Joined by Princess Alexandra and an intimate congregation of around 200 guests, the King was welcomed with ceremonial fanfare, including music from the Gentlemen and Children of His Majesty’s Chapel Royal Choir, the Duchess of Edinburgh’s String Orchestra and the State Trumpeters of the Household Cavalry Band.

The service reflected the chapel’s early 17th-century origins, originally serving European courtiers.

Built in 1625 with the intention of hosting the wedding of Charles I and Spanish princess Maria Anna, the Queen’s Chapel has since been restored and incorporated into the Chapel Royal in 1938.

After the 40-minute service, His Majesty was shown a newly crafted ceremonial item, the His Majesty King Charles III Ciboria, the first addition to the chapel’s altar silverware in over 300 years.

The piece, created by silversmith Tim Lukes, features the Green Man, an ancient symbol prominently included in the King's coronation regalia.

Inside Friary Court, the King greeted the young choristers and clergy.

Michael Courteer, who is a regular at the church, attended the service. He told Premier: “It's been a privilege to be here today... to be here and the King be here also at the same time.”