16 November 2024

Carolean Jubilate (Jubilation in the Age of King Charles III) was composed by Lieutenant
Colonel Craig Hallatt, Principal Director of Music Army, to celebrate The Coronation of His
Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty Queen Camilla on 6 May 2023 at Westminster
Abbey
Carolean Jubilate is a celebratory work, the music taking the listener on a journey surrounded
by the events of His Majesty The King’s Coronation. It also features a moving tribute and
moment of reflection for Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
The five elements of the composition start with the Arrival of The King’s Procession at
Westminster Abbey. This exciting, anticipatory build-up of music portrays the Pomp and
Ceremony of the occasion, with fanfares and powerful themes.
This is followed by Westminster Bells - a representation of the rejoicing of the bells of the
Abbey.
The Crown focusses on the presentation of the Magisterial Crown and has subtle rhythmic
connotations of Walton’s “Crown Imperial March”.
Tears of a Nation - In Memoriam depicts the palpable sense of national grief the people of
the United Kingdom, around The Commonwealth and beyond, felt on the death of Her late
Majesty and allows the listener a moment to reflect on their personal memories of Queen
Elizabeth II.
Finally, Live Long and Prosper (Here’s a Health Unto His Majesty) begins with a reference
to the English Patriotic song: “Here’s a Health Unto His Majesty” that dates from the reign
of King Charles II. The song was composed by Jeremy Savile, a prominent teacher during the
English Commonwealth and Restoration and published in 1667.
Fanfares and soaring brass return for the spectacular Finale section - wishing a long and
prosperous reign for Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla