Great Western Railway provided first-class travel for the 16 to 18-year-old choristers heading to sing at West Minster Abbey for King Charles III’s Coronation.

The seven choristers are from the Truro Cathedral Choir and joined the choirs of Westminster Abbey and HM Chapel Royal Choir, St James’s Place in order to take sing at the Coronation of His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen Consort.

The 16 to 18-year-old girls are also studying for their A-Levels at Truro School and took advantage of the quiet revision time on their first-class journey, thanks to Great Western Railway.

Amanda Burns, GWR Director of Sales & Marketing said “It was wonderful to see the girls from Truro Cathedral Choir chosen to perform at the Coronation and we wanted to show our support by helping to make their journey as memorable as possible.

“They have certainly done the whole of the Great Western network proud and it was a pleasure to have them travel with us before and after the Coronation.”

Rachel Vaughan, Head of Choristers at Truro School, said:

“We were really keen to provide the girls with a comfortable, quiet study space on their journey to London and are so grateful to GWR for hosting us in first class.”

“It’s a busy time for the girls with their A-Levels on the horizon. Being able to sit in first class meant they were able to make the most of their spacious surroundings and make the best use of their travel time to continue their studies.”

“Everyone at Truro Cathedral and Truro School was incredibly honoured to see these girls chosen to be part of the choir and their talents seen on the world stage.”

12 Newly commissioned pieces of music were featured in the Coronation, including Coronation Anthem, written by Andrew Lloyd Webber.

To mark the special occasion, Great Western Railway named its 0848 (Intercity Express Train 802103) London Paddington to Swansea service the ‘Flying Carolean’ on the evening prior to the Coronation with the train featuring King Charles III’s official Coronation logo emblazoned on the sign alongside its new name.