The Duke of Kent was The Hanover Band’s guest of honour as the orchestra celebrated its 40th season at a garden party in South Stoke. The royal visitor, who is the band’s patron, greeted guests as he arrived at The Old Rectory, near Arundel, for the end-of-season gathering.

By Elaine Hammond

Monday, 27th September 2021, 2:05 pm

Guests at the celebration on Thursday were entertained with music by Beethoven and Mozart while they enjoyed a scrumptious Sussex cream tea and champagne. Orchestra chief executive Stephen Neiman said: “It was a real pleasure to see so many of The Hanover Band’s supporters out of their homes attending live music occasions.”