The Royal College of Music occupies a unique place in the history of musical Britain. Founded in 1882 by The Prince of Wales, who later became King Edward VII, the College is today one of the world’s leading music conservatoires, with over 600 students from more than 50 different countries. Situated in an impressive Victorian building and enjoying an unrivalled location directly opposite the world-famous Royal Albert Hall, the RCM offers itself as a unique venue for private and corporate events.