With the Restoration of Charles II he returned to the Chapel Royal as Master of the Children and was responsible for the rebuilding of the chapel and the introduction of instrumental music into the services. The choristers in his charge included his successor and eventual son-in-law Pelham Humfrey, as well as Henry Purcell, John Blow, William Turner, Robert Smith and Michael Wise.
Following Charles II's Restoration, he resumed his role as Master of the Children at the Chapel Royal, overseeing the reconstruction of the chapel and the incorporation of instrumental music into worship. The singers in his care included Pelham Humfrey, who eventually succeeded him, alongside Henry Purcell, John Blow, William Turner, Robert Smith, and Michael Wise.