His Majesty King Charles and Her Majesty Queen Camilla recently visited Bradford’s newest entertainment venue, Bradford Live, to meet performers and creatives involved in Bradford 2025 and to celebrate the region’s designation as UK City of Culture.
Their Majesties were greeted on arrival by a special performance from eight musicians of Paraorchestra, a pioneering inclusive ensemble that brings together professional disabled and non-disabled musicians. During their visit, the King and Queen also observed a rehearsal of Sing, Dance, Leap — an educational programme delivered in schools across Bradford through a collaboration between the Royal Ballet, Royal Opera, Northern Ballet, and Opera North.
His Majesty also took the opportunity to meet young people from Bradford who have been supported by The King’s Trust, including Bradford-born magician and Trust alumnus Steven Frayne, better known as Dynamo. To mark the special occasion, The King and Queen unveiled a commemorative plaque in the grand Ballroom of Bradford Live, officially commemorating their visit Leeds Star Newspaper