King Charles visits Croydon school ahead of 78th birthday

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King Charles visited The BRIT School in Croydon on Friday, praising student talent at the performing arts institution.

King Charles visited The BRIT School in Croydon on Friday ahead of his 78th birthday. The state-funded performing arts and technology school welcomed the King to watch a packed schedule of student performances, including a fashion show, a flash mob and a rehearsal for an upcoming production of the musical Chess.

The King also saw a performance from the school's Blue Lights project, which explores real-life issues faced within students' communities. He was accompanied by Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber during parts of the tour. Education Secretary Lucy Powell welcomed him to the school, which has produced stars such as Adele, Amy Winehouse and Raye.

The King told one young actor that it was 'wonderful' he had been performing from such a young age. Lord Lloyd Webber said ahead of the visit that Charles would be 'fascinated' by the performing, costume design and set design aspects of the school. After watching the Chess rehearsal, the King applauded the students.

King Charles visits Croydon school ahead of 78th birthday — Image: Croydon Guardian

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King Charles surprises students at south London school ahead of birthdayKing Charles visited The BRIT School in Croydon ahead of his 78th birthday, praising students' talent during performances, a fashion show and a flash mob.Croydon Guardian · 13 Nov, 16:21
King Charles surprises students at south London school ahead of birthdayKing Charles visited The BRIT School in Croydon ahead of his 78th birthday, praising students' talent during performances, a fashion show and a flash mob.This Is Local London · 13 Nov, 16:21

In this story: King Charles · The BRIT School · Croydon · Andrew Lloyd Webber · Lucy Powell · Adele · Amy Winehouse · Raye

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