The Duchess of Edinburgh's String Orchestra

The Duchess of Edinburgh’s String Orchestra had a busy day at Windsor Castle on Tuesday, with lots of celebrities attending the investiture ceremony in the morning!

A big thank you to Adam Dennis for providing us with some great arrangements for the occasion - you can hear us playing by following the link below ⬇️ 🎻

https://www.itv.com/news/london/2026-06-02/luther-star-sir-idris-elba-knighted-by-the-king

Another great day in the office for DESO!🎻

It was a pleasure to provide music during the Investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle today.🎵

Congratulations to all of the recipients!🎖️

The Duchess of Edinburgh's String Orchestra is actively recruiting string players. If you would like to find out more, click the link below, leave a comment, or message us direct to see what The Royal Corps of Army Music has to offer you !
✅ linktr.ee/britisharmymusic

Only a few days to go!

Tomorrow, we begin working together Trinity Laban to bring you some fabulous music from some of the greatest British composers, all within the beautiful setting of St Alfege Church.

We hope you join us for what is sure to be a fantastic performance!

Throughout next week, the orchestra will be rehearsing side by side with Trinity Laban's Sinfonia Strings for a lunchtime concert at St Alfege's Church in Greenwich.
Please join us in supporting these fantastic musicians - We'd love to see you there!

1 week to go! 🎻✨

The Duchess of Edinburgh's String Orchestra presents a special lunchtime performance featuring the Cello Quartet & Ensembles.

Join us in the beautiful setting of The Royal Military Chapel - The Guards' Chapel for an afternoon of outstanding live music performed by Army musicians.

📍 The Royal Military Chapel (The Guards’ Chapel)
📅 Tuesday 26th May 2026
⏰ 1:10pm
📌 Wellington Barracks, Birdcage Walk, London SW1E 6HQ

We look forward to welcoming you to this special recital.

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Throughout next week, the orchestra will be rehearsing side by side with Trinity Laban's Sinfonia Strings for a lunchtime concert at St Alfege's Church in Greenwich.
Please join us in supporting these fantastic musicians - We'd love to see you there!

Check mate! ♟️

Recently, Musn Edwin Podolski took part in the Armed Forces Chess Championship 2026.

He placed 8th overall out of over 90 participants and 1st in the Army, securing him a place, for the third year in a row, in the 36th NATO Chess Championship. This will take place in Jurmala, Latvia this October.

Congratulations Edwin! ♟️

Join members of the Duchess of Edinburgh’s String Orchestra on Tuesday the 26th May for a lunchtime concert filled with beautiful chamber music at The Royal Military Chapel - The Guards' Chapel.
Everyone is welcome - no tickets required!

This week the orchestra had a lot to celebrate with several awards!🏆

The Commanding Officer Household Division Bands, Lieutenant Colonel Halliday, conducted a visit featuring an inspection, whilst also presenting a number of awards to members of the orchestra.

LCpl Yasmin Chu achieved her RCAM Sports Colours for Football.

LCpl Grace Moon was awarded The Duchess of Edinburgh’s String Orchestra’s Musician of the Year. This is presented to the musician who has made an outstanding musical contribution to the orchestra, chosen by the Director of Music, Band Sergeant Major and Bandmaster.

Sgt Kate Sandford was awarded The Duchess of Edinburgh’s String Orchestra’s Soldier’s Choice Award. This is voted for by all members of the orchestra for outstanding contribution all round.

Musn Edwin Podolski was presented with an award from the Commanding Officer recognising his recent success at the Armed Forces Chess Championship 2026 where he placed first in the Army.

Last but not least, Musn Evie Phillips was awarded a Colonel’s Coin for outstanding achievement all round and contribution to raising the profile of Household Division Bands.

Congratulations to all for recognition of their outstanding achievements!👏