The Cathedral Church of St. James welcomed The Earl of Wessex to Choral Mattins at 11.00am today. After the very familiar Royal (our National) Anthem was sung, it was my first opportunity to sing the Canadian National Anthem. I always feel 'at home' in Church, whether here or at home at my beloved Lichfield Cathedral.
The Director of Music Andrew Ager and the resident Choir performed wonderfully, I can imagine the hours of rehearsing they must have done to ensure a fault free, note perfect performance.
To my surprise there were quite a few hats present, more would have been nice, but its more a casual approach these days.
At the end of the service, the Prince walked past all the choir members assembled on the steps of the Cathedral and he took time to speak to most of them thanking them and even turning to the gathered crowds for photo opportunities.
The Dean, The Very Rev'd Douglas Stoute looked magnificient in his robes, and with the sun shining it made for a very uplifting and memorable morning.
For all the Brits:
The Canadian National Anthem
O Canada! Our home and native land!
True Patriot love in all thy sons command.
With glowing hearts we see thee rise, The True North strong and free!
From far and wide, O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
God keep our land glorious and free!
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
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