King Charles attends the grand unveiling of newly installed curtains at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden, with the event drawing more than 2,000 guests. Multiple reports describe the occasion as a first public glimpse of the curtains, which are displayed as part of the venue’s opening. The King watches the presentation and is described as being “thrilled” by the unveiling during the ceremony.
The Evening Standard provides technical details about the curtains, describing them as mohair velour and specifying their size: each curtain measures 9.75 meters wide with a 10.8-meter drop. The curtain design is presented as a prominent feature of the stage setup for performances at the Royal Opera House. The Belfast Telegraph frames the event as a celebratory opening for Charles at the opera house. Overall, the coverage focuses on the Royal Opera House curtain installation, the scale and materials of the curtains, and the King’s presence at the unveiling for guests at the venue.
