HM Chapel Royal, Hampton Court Palace

28/08/2026

We in the Chapel Royal at Hampton Court Palace join HM The King in offering sincere condolences to Queen Sonja and the people of Norway following news of the death of King Harald V.

02/08/2026

The Venerable Robert Miller has been appointed Chaplain of the Chapel Royal, at historic Hampton Court Palace, and will leave our Diocese in November to take up his new role. The appointment was announced a short time ago by Canon Paul Wright LVO (Sub-Dean of the Chapels Royal) and Nicola Andrews, Palaces Group Director Historic Royal Palaces.

The Chapel Royal is a part of the ecclesiastical Household of His Majesty The King and has always been an active church within the Church of England. Kings and Queens have worshipped there for centuries. The Chaplain is responsible for ensuring that the Chapel is run effectively and for delivering a programme of regular worship and of special events. Leading and managing a team of staff and volunteers, the postholder also works with teams across Hampton Court to provide an exceptional visitor experience, ensuring the Chapel is a friendly and welcoming space for all.

The move to the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames will be a considerable wrench for Archdeacon Miller who, for the last 12 years, has been serving as Archdeacon of Derry and Rector of the CCCMSP Group of Parishes (Christ Church, Culmore, M**f and St Peter’s). During more than 30 years in ordained ministry he has acquired considerable experience across parish, diocesan, cathedral, civic and public life.

Archdeacon Miller will take with him to Richmond a deep affinity with the Anglican choral and liturgical tradition, alongside significant experience of sacred heritage, visitor welcome and public engagement through initiatives such as the Walled City Passion.

The Bishop of Derry and Raphoe, Rt Rev Andrew Forster, has congratulated Ven. Miller on his new appointment but says he will miss the Archdeacon’s advice and support. “This is a tremendous honour for Robert. The role of Chaplain of the Chapel Royal at Hampton Court Palace is one he is eminently qualified for and I am sure he will make a great success of the opportunity to lead a world-renowned place of worship.

“It is a bitter-sweet moment, though, for the Diocese of Derry and Raphoe. Since my appointment as Bishop, seven years ago, Robert has been a wise counsellor, a stalwart supporter and a valued friend. I will miss him enormously. I am better placed than most to appreciate his organisational flair and strategic wisdom, and know better than most how much those gifts and talents will be missed at a diocesan level.

“Robert will take with him the very best wishes of all in our diocese and can be assured of our prayers to buoy him on this exciting change of direction in his ministry.”

02/08/2026

"We are delighted to announce the appointment of the Venerable Robert Stephen Miller MStJ FRSA as Chaplain of the Chapel Royal, Hampton Court Palace. Robert brings more than thirty years’ ordained ministry within the Anglican Communion, with wide experience across parish, diocesan, cathedral, civic and public life, including service since 2012 as Archdeacon of Derry in the Diocese of Derry and Raphoe. Rooted in worship, preaching, pastoral care and public service, he brings a deep affinity with the Anglican choral and liturgical tradition, alongside significant experience of sacred heritage, visitor welcome and public engagement through initiatives such as the Walled City Passion in Derry/Londonderry. We warmly welcome Robert to Hampton Court Palace and look forward to working with him when he takes up the role in November."


The Reverend Canon Paul Wright LVO, Sub Dean HM Chapel Royal and Nicola Andrews, Palaces Group Director Historic Royal Palaces

Sunday 2nd August 2026

22/07/2026

Congratulations to our superb Acting Assistant Director of Music Jeremy Ng on his richly-deserved appointment as Organ Scholar at St Paul's Cathedral!

We're excited to announce Jeremy Ng as our new Organ Scholar!

Organ Scholars join us for a year to develop their skills as a musician and learn more about being a Cathedral Organist.

Jeremy is joining us from Hampton Court Palace where he's currently Acting Assistant Director of Music at HM Chapel Royal, while also completing a Masters at the Royal Academy of Music.

We look forward to welcoming Jeremy in September!

Find out more about his appointment here: https://bit.ly/4yPWv43

16/07/2026

We are looking for a new Assistant Director of Music at HM Chapel Royal, Hampton Court Palace!

The successful candidate will be a superb organist, an inspiring accompanist with strong liturgical awareness, and a confident choral director.

To find out more, click here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/17WCf000R3HZYVz3Z70bJ8VjVGZfDDtiX/view?usp=sharing

Closing date: 31 July 2026
Start date: September 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter
Remuneration: ~£20,000 p.a. (following the introduction of additional services and the girl chorister programme)

Hampton Court Palace Historic Royal Palaces Cathedral Music Trust

15/07/2026

There is still time to apply for our Chorister Singing Teacher role, a new position generously supported by The Choral Foundation.

We are looking for a specialist singing teacher, ideally with experience of working with choristers or children with unchanged voices. You'll help our boy choristers build secure, healthy vocal technique and work closely with the Director of Music to develop and shape the sound of the choir over the coming years.

For further information, please click here:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1i86lvzJVULtBlxpG3WPCdgWDJozMYEW9/view?usp=sharing

09/07/2026

HM Chapel Royal is advertising for a Chorister Singing Teacher, a new role generously supported by The Choral Foundation.

We are looking for a specialist singing teacher, ideally with experience of working with choristers or children with unchanged voices. You'll help our boy choristers build secure, healthy vocal technique and work closely with the Director of Music to develop and shape the sound of the choir over the coming years.

For further information, please click here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1i86lvzJVULtBlxpG3WPCdgWDJozMYEW9/view?usp=sharing

03/07/2026

We are seeking to appoint an Assistant Director of Music at HM Chapel Royal, Hampton Court Palace.

This appointment comes at an exciting time for the Chapel as it enters a period of growth and development, including the establishment of a new Girl Chorister programme, the forthcoming appointment of a new Chaplain, and the addition of new administrative staff and a chorister singing teacher.

To arrange an informal discussion about the role, please contact Alexander Hamilton at [email protected].

We are seeking to appoint an Assistant Director of Music at HM Chapel Royal, Hampton Court Palace. The successful candidate will be a superb organist,

24/06/2026

We are recruiting for a new Music Administrator at the Chapel Royal, Hampton Court Palace.

Click the link below to find out more about the role!

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22/04/2026

The Chapel Royal continues to be open for choral services at 11am (Eucharist/Matins) and 3.30 pm (Evensong) each Sunday, when all are warmly encouraged to join us in worship.

There are currently no services Monday–Saturday and no 8.30 am Sunday Eucharist. Updates on our return to a full schedule of services and opening will be given in due course.

The chapel remains viewable by ticket-holding Palace visitors from the Royal Pew during Palace opening hours. Please see www.hrp.org.uk for further information.