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The SFBC, the Queen and King Charles III

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The San Francisco Boys Chorus joins the world community in mourning the death of Queen Elizabeth II and saluting King Charles III. We proudly remember the honor of performing for them.

Info about the Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort over a weekend of special events on May 6–8, 2023. (Historical moments of SFBC’s visit will be covered in the pre-coverages)

San Francisco Boys Chorus greets the Queen during
her visit to San Francisco in 1983.
Artistic Director Ian Robertson leads the boys in 2005 when they performed for Prince Charles and Lady Camilla
at the Ferry Building in San Francisco.
Ian Robertson in 1979 met Queen Elizabeth II at the Theatre Royal in Glasgow following a performance of Scottish Opera’s Fiddler on the Roof. Ian served as assistant chorus director of Scottish Opera then.
Governor Jerry Brown, Mayor Gavin Newson, and other dignitaries greet Prince Charles and Lady Camilla
outside the Ferry Building in San Francisco while the San Francisco Boys Chorus prepares to welcome them to San Francisco with song.

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