Posted: 16:47, September 9, 2022 | Updated: 17:45, September 9, 2022
Katherine Jenins has been chosen to record the first BBC Radio 4 recording of God Save The King on Friday from a rural church in Sussex.
The words of the British national anthem have been changed from “Queen” to “King” following the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday, as her son King Charles III now takes the throne.
Katherine, 42, was in a small church in a remote area of Sussex recording when she got the call from the BBC.
Price: Katherine Jenins has been chosen to record the first BBC Radio 4 recording of God Save The King on Friday from a rural church in Sussex
The opera singer had a moment of silence and prayer before recording the song, singing his heart out in this incredibly emotional moment.
The anthem closed the extended World at One program on BBC Radio 4 on Friday afternoon.
Catherine has sung the national anthem many times and said she will always “cherish” her memories of singing for the Queen.
He said: “I have only the fondest memories of singing the national anthem for Her Majesty The Queen, memories that I will always cherish.
National anthem: The words to the British national anthem were changed from ‘Queen’ to ‘King’ after Queen Elizabeth II’s death on Thursday, as her son King Charles III now takes the throne
“While my heart is heavy with sorrow. To sing this today, for the first time, is a huge honor and it was sung in the belief that the reign of King Charles III will be happy and glorious!”
Katherine wrote a heartfelt tribute to the Queen on Thursday, writing on Instagram: “On this heartbreaking day, my thoughts, prayers and deepest condolences are with King Charles, the Royal Family and the British and Commonwealth people in Worldwide.
“Your Majesty, thank you for all you have given. You were a selfless constant in our lives, knowing exactly what to say in our darkest hours.
Katherine said: “To sing this today for the first time is a huge honor and it was sung in the belief that the reign of King Charles III will be a happy and glorious one!”
“You inspired us with your dignity, your duty and your grace. I am proud to have lived during your reign, honored to have sung for you and had the privilege of knowing you. Rest in peace and rise in glory madam.”
The Queen’s son Charles, the former Prince of Wales, is now King Charles III as the world mourns his mother, Britain’s longest-serving monarch.
All of Her Majesty’s children were rushed to Balmoral on Thursday after doctors became “concerned” about her health. Hours later she died, surrounded by her family.
At 6.30 pm on Thursday, her death was confirmed. A Buckingham Palace spokesman said: “The Queen passed away peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon. The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this afternoon and return to London tomorrow.”
Heartbreaking: All of Her Majesty’s children were rushed to Balmoral on Thursday after doctors became ‘worried’ for her health. Hours later she died, surrounded by her family
The Queen’s death will send Britain and its Commonwealth realms into a ten-day period of mourning as millions of her subjects in the UK and abroad come to terms with her death.
As her son ascends the throne, it will also mark her historic 70-year reign which saw her reach her Platinum Jubilee this year – a milestone unlikely to be reached by a British monarch again.
Charles, the King, said: “The death of my beloved mother, Her Majesty the Queen, is a moment of greatest sorrow to me and all the members of my family.
“We deeply mourn the death of a beloved sovereign and a much-loved mother. I know her loss will be deeply felt across the country, the Kingdoms and the Commonwealth, and by countless people around the world.
“During this time of mourning and change, my family and I will be comforted and sustained by our knowledge of the respect and deep affection in which the Queen was so widely held.”
Mourning: The Queen’s death will send Britain and its Commonwealth realms into a ten-day period of mourning as millions of her subjects in the UK and abroad come to terms with her death
