Pretty Yende; King Charles.Photo: Franziska Krug/Getty; CHRIS JACKSON/POOL/AFP via Getty

Pretty Yende attends the ECHO Klassik 2017 at Elbphilharmonie on October 29, 2017 in Hamburg, Germany, Britain’s Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, visits The Sandringham Flower Show 2022 in King’s Lynn at Sandringham on July 27, 2022

King Charles III’scoronationprep is underway — including the music for the crowning ceremony.

Buckingham Palace announced last month that new music will be performed at King Charles and Queen Camilla’s May 6coronation at Westminster Abbey. The musical talent from across the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth includes soloists Sir Bryn Terfel, Roderick Williams and Pretty Yende.

Yende, a South African opera singer, shared her excitement at the announcement on her social media pages.

“It’s hard to put into words how honored and blessed I feel to receive an invitation to perform at The Coronation of Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort at Westminster Abbey on Saturday, 6th of May 2023,” shewrote.

Westminster Abbey.Chris Jackson/Getty

A general view of Westminster Abbey as the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II departs on September 19, 2022 in London, England. Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor was born in Bruton Street, Mayfair, London on 21 April 1926. She married Prince Philip in 1947 and ascended the throne of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth on 6 February 1952 after the death of her Father, King George VI. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III.

Andrew Lloyd Webber, the English composer behind theater hits such asThe Phantom of the Opera, EvitaandCats, will pen a new Coronation Anthem.

He said in a statement, “I am incredibly honoured to have been asked to compose a new anthem for The Coronation. My anthem includes words slightly adapted from Psalm 98. I have scored it for the Westminster Abbey choir and organ, the ceremonial brass and orchestra. I hope my anthem reflects this joyful occasion.”

King Charles, 74, also personallyrequested a composition honoring his father.Prince Philip, who died at age 99 in April 2021, was born in Greece and baptized in the Greek Orthodox church, converting religions before his wedding toQueen Elizabeth IIin November 1947.

King Charles and Queen Camilla.OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images

King Charles III and Britain’s Camilla, Queen Consort leave after visiting Bolton Town Hall

While the music for the coronation is set, the performers for theCoronation Concerttaking place on the day after the crowning ceremony have not yet been announced.

According to reports,Adele,Harry Styles,Robbie WilliamsandElton Johnall turned down the gig.Rolling Stonereports that the singers' teams declined to comment on the matter except for John, “who confirmed he was asked but couldn’t play due to scheduling issues.” Other artists may have conflicts in their schedules as well — after all, tours are planned years in advance while the date of King Charles' coronation wasonly announced in October.

Brian May performs during the Platinum Jubilee Party at Buckingham Palace.Yui Mok/PA Images via Getty

Brian May performs during the Platinum Party at the Palace staged in front of Buckingham Palace, London, on day three of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations for Queen Elizabeth II. Picture date: Saturday June 4, 2022. (Photo by Yui Mok/PA Images via Getty Images)

Can’t get enough ofPEOPLE’s Royals coverage?Sign up for our free Royals newsletterto get the latest updates on Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle and more!

At thePlatinum Party at the Palace, which took place in June to celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s historic 70 years on the throne, the royal family (includingKate MiddletonandPrince Williamwith their two eldest children,Prince GeorgeandPrincess Charlotte) sang along to acts such asQueen+Adam Lambert,Rod Stewart,Alicia Keys, Lin-Manuel Miranda with Andrew Lloyd Webber andDiana Ross.

source: people.com