Princess of Wales's former piano teacher writes coronation song

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The composer says he hopes 'Defender Of Us All' will be sung by crowds outside Westminster Abbey.

The Princess of Wales's former piano teacher has composed a song to celebrate the King's coronation.

Daniel Nicholls, who lives near the princess's family home in Bucklebury, Berkshire, co-wrote 'Defender Of Us All' with his wife Sandra.The couple said they hoped the song would be sung by Royal well-wishers outside Westminster Abbey on the day of the ceremony on 6 May.

"It's what we British are good at - on the day of the coronation have the entire nation, even outside Westminster Abbey, singing together." The 58-year-old, who previously wrote a song for Catherine and the Prince of Wales's wedding, said he had sent the song to the King and was awaiting a reply. The hymn-like tune, with the refrain "Robed in splendour, trust install/ Whate'er our faith, defender of us all", has been madeThe Princess of Wales was taught by Mr Nicholls between the ages of 11 and 13 and also played the flute at school.the singer Tom Walker in a film shown at a Westminster Abbey carol service.

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