Military Wives Choirs honour King Charles with a new song for his 76th birthday

The Military Wives Choirs have marked King Charles's upcoming 76th birthday with the release of a heartfelt new song called November Sunday. 

The lullaby reflects on the "chilly, foggy London night" in 1948 when Charles was born at Buckingham Palace, capturing a post-war Britain filled with hope. 

The song also honours his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II, who, like many Military Wives Choirs members, served in the Armed Forces and was herself a 'military wife'.

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The release follows a difficult year for the King, who, along with the Princess of Wales, was diagnosed and has been treated for cancer.

Caroline Paxton, chair of trustees at the Military Wives Choirs, described November Sunday as "our own heartfelt gift to His Majesty" which was "inspired by our deep appreciation and admiration for his service to this nation". 

She added: "We hope that he will enjoy listening to the song just as much as we will enjoy performing it."

The track, featuring more than 100 singers from 41 Military Wives Choirs across the UK and overseas, incorporates the original BBC Radio announcement of the King's birth, with newsreader John Snagge declaring the arrival of a prince. 

The arrangement, composed by John McLaren, blends acoustic guitars and cinematic orchestration, with the Band of the Household Cavalry adding a modern, filmic depth to the sound. 

Producer Sean Hargreaves noted the track's singer-songwriter feel, likening it to Taylor Swift'sFolklore, but adapted for a full choir.

A nostalgic video accompanies the song, showing a family gathered around a wireless radio, listening to news of the Royal birth. 

The track is now available for purchase or streaming, with proceeds supporting the Military Wives Choirs, a charity that brings together women in the military community to promote well-being and resilience.