The Chair and Trustees of Wells Cathedral Chorister Trust are delighted to hear that His Majesty The King has been pleased to confer the Dukedom of Edinburgh upon The Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex and Forfar, on the occasion of His Royal Highness’s 59th birthday. The new Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh will continue Prince Philip’s legacy of promoting opportunities for young people of all backgrounds to reach their full potential.
The Duchess of Edinburgh is the Royal Patron of Wells Cathedral Chorister Trust, which aims to ensure that talented children regardless of their families financial background, have the opportunity to become Cathedral Choristers at Wells. The choristers benefit from a first class musical education at Wells Cathedral School.