A special letter of thanks from Buckingham Palace was sent to British-Pakistani Sufi Opera artist Saira Peter for recording the British national song, "God Save the King," after King Charles III was crowned.
The King wrote Saira a letter expressing his best wishes and gratitude for her public duties after hearing the recording, which was played in soprano vocal range. He also included a signed photo card from Queen Camilla.
According to a news release, the recording was made at the request of the UK government offices located in Hastings Town Hall (East Sussex) and is utilized for official government events, such as citizenship ceremonies, around the region.
It comes after Saira's performance of "God Save the Queen," which was recorded in 2018 at the government's request. Saira is the first Asian and the only Pakistani to receive this honour.
The late Queen also personally thanked her in a letter following that recording.
Saira Peter is a woman of many firsts: she is the first opera singer from Pakistan, the first Sufi opera singer in the world, and the first Asian to record the British national song. She also keeps making waves by elevating Pakistan's profile on the international scene.
