God Bless the Prince of Wales facts for kids
"God Bless the Prince of Wales" is a special patriotic song. It was written to celebrate the wedding of Prince Albert Edward. He was the future King Edward VII. He married Princess Alexandra of Denmark.
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What is "God Bless the Prince of Wales"?
This song is a well-known patriotic tune from Wales. It was created to honor the Prince of Wales. A patriotic song shows love and loyalty for one's country.
How the Song Was Created
The idea for this song came up in 1862. It was at a big Welsh festival called the Caernarfon Eisteddfod. An Eisteddfod is a festival where people compete in music, poetry, and other arts.
The words for the song were written by a poet named John Ceiriog Hughes. The music was composed by Henry Brinley Richards. The English words were added by George Linley. The song was finished and first performed in 1863.
The Song's English Lyrics
The opening words of the song in English are:
- Among our ancient mountains,
- And from our lovely vales,
- Oh! Let the prayer re-echo
- God bless the Prince of Wales!
- With hearts and voice awaken
- Those minstrel strains of yore,
- Till Britain's name and glory,
- Resounds from shore to shore.
Other Uses of the Tune
The tune of "God Bless the Prince of Wales" is also used for another song. In some parts of Scotland and Ireland, people sing "Derry's Walls" using the same music.
