Royal Patronage

A lifelong supporter of classical music, His Majesty King Charles III is now Patron of the Cobbe Collection Trust, a unique collection of composer-related keyboard instruments displayed at Hatchlands Park in Surrey, enjoyed by audiences at concerts both at Hatchlands and online.

“We are deeply honoured that His Majesty the King has agreed to become Patron of this Charity which our Founder Alec Cobbe created to ensure the preservation of the very different sound of the historic instruments that the great composers knew for the benefit of music-lovers today.”
Caroline Egremont, Chair of Trustees, The Cobbe Collection Trust

“My husband Alec was so touched and deeply honoured to have had the support of His Majesty in celebrating this unique collection of keyboard instruments that he assembled and played over 50 years of our married life, now so caringly preserved by the Cobbe Collection Trust.”
Isabel Cobbe