Royal
Albert Hall is a concert hall on the northern edge of South Kensington, London,
best known for holding the annual summer Proms concerts since 1941. It has a
capacity of up to 5,272 seats; standing areas and stage specifications can
change this. The Hall is a registered charity held in trust for the nation and
receives no public or central and local government funding.
Since its
opening by Queen Victoria in 1871, the world's leading artists from several
performance genres have appeared on its stage and it has become one of the UK's
most treasured and distinctive buildings. Each year it hosts more than 350
events including classical concerts, rock and pop, ballet and opera, sports,
award ceremonies, school and community events, charity performances and
banquets. The Hall was originally supposed to have been called The Central Hall of Arts and Sciences,
but the name was changed by Queen Victoria to Royal Albert Hall of Arts and Sciences when laying the foundation
stone, as a dedication to her deceased husband and consort Prince Albert. Sources
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