Friday 9 September 2022 05:49 PM Katherine Jenkins is selected to sing the first recording of God Save The King trends now
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Katherine Jenins was selected to record the first recording of God Save The King by BBC Radio 4 on Friday from a rural church in Sussex.
The words of the British national anthem have changed from 'Queen' to 'King' in the wake of Queen Elizabeth II's death on Thursday as her son King Charles III now assumes the throne.
Katherine, 42, was in a small church in a remote area of Sussex recording when she received the call from the BBC.
Honour: Katherine Jenins was selected to record the first recording of God Save The King by BBC Radio 4 on Friday from a rural church in Sussex
The opera singer had a moment of silence and prayer before recording the song, singing from the heart in this incredibly emotional time.
The anthem closed the extended World at One programme on BBC Radio 4 on Friday afternoon.
Katherine has sang the national anthem many times and said she will always 'cherish' her memories of singing it for the Queen.
She said: 'I have only the fondest memories singing the national anthem for Her Majesty The Queen, memories I will always cherish.
National anthem: The words of the British national anthem have changed from 'Queen' to 'King' in the wake of Queen Elizabeth II's death on Thursday as her son King Charles III now assumes the throne
'While my heart is heavy with grief; Singing this today, for the first time is a huge honour and was sung with the belief that King Charles III's reign will be happy and glorious!'
Katherine penned a heartfelt tribute to the Queen on Thursday, writing on Instagram: 'On this heartbreaking day, my
