King Charles and Queen Camilla to visit Bradford

The King and Queen will meet performers involved in 2025 UK City of Culture at Bradford Live during a visit to the city later.

Charles and Camilla will be welcomed by eight musicians from the Paraorchestra, an ensemble of professional disabled and non-disabled musicians.

Inside the venue, the royals will watch a rehearsal by local school pupils of Sing, Dance, Leap - an education programme in schools across the city run by the Royal Ballet and Opera with Northern Ballet and Opera North.

The King will meet children who have been supported by The King's Trust, as well as one of its alumni, Steven Frayne, the Bradford-born magician formerly known as Dynamo.

He will later visit Cartwright Hall, an art gallery and community space in Bradford's Lister Park.

The King last visited Bradford in 2022, shortly after the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II.

Susan Hinchcliffe, leader of Bradford Council said: "It's wonderful to have His Majesty back in Bradford, and to have the Queen accompanying him, so soon after his last visit.

"We know the Royal Household has a special place in many hearts right across the district, and it's lovely to see this reciprocated.

"It's already such a big year as the district celebrates being UK City of Culture 2025.

"This year our amazing Cartwright Hall is also hosting the Turner Prize and Antiques Roadshow, along with a wider programme of exciting exhibitions and events.

"Our city centre has truly been transformed recently and to also have the opening of Bradford Live marked in this way too, is fantastic.

"We look forward to welcoming them to the district and hope they enjoy their visit."

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