King Charles Unveils New Royal Opera House Curtains at Spring Gala
King Charles III attended the grand unveiling of new main stage curtains at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden, London. The event, part of the Spring Gala titled 'Stories From The Royal Ballet And The Royal Opera,' was attended by over 2,000 guests. The new mohair velour curtains, measuring 9.75m wide with a 10.8m drop, feature an embroidery of the King’s personal cipher, symbolizing the enduring relationship between the monarchy and the arts. This replaces the previous set installed in 1997, which had endured over 10,000 performances. Sir Ian McKellen introduced the evening, which featured performances by notable artists including Sir Bryn Terfel and Pretty Yende. The project was funded by a grant from the Julia Rausing Trust. Before the gala, the King met with representatives from curtain specialists Gerriets and the Royal School of Needlework, viewing original designs and embroidery samples. After the performance, Charles went backstage to congratulate the cast and inspect the craftsmanship closely. Alex Beard, chief executive of the Royal Ballet and Opera, highlighted the unveiling as a significant moment reflecting investment in the venue's future and artistic craft.
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