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This song was a joy to make and all started with my co-writer asking for some help on the chords! We had so many laughs making it and it went on to do a lot of great things for a great cause. It received some lovely praise from The Military Wives Choir, Sir David Jason, even The Royal Family among others.

I am very proud of this song which took 4 months to make, painstakingly trying to emulate a whole orchestra and band, as well as see how many gorgeous hooks could I get into it!

Written by Anton Lorien and John Simons as a fundraiser for the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust, this song was adopted as the official anthem of The Jubilee Hour launched by Prince Charles and John O'Brien in 2012! The Jubilee Hour became the largest volunteer effort since World War II with almost 3 million hours of community service pledged.

The Jubilee Hour Anthem was played at a special presentation at the Palace of Westminster and has been played on BBC Radio 2.

"They've done the Queen proud!" - The Military Wives Choir

"Inspiring and moving." - Sir David Jason

"Lovely video! Great edit! Well done!" - Mike Batt D/Chairman B.P.I.

"You will absolutely love this video of our Queen!" - Lady Brooks

(This video and the non-profit download it promotes were made solely to thank Her Majesty for sixty years of selfless duty and service to both our nation and the Commonwealth; and to raise money for The Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust. Any footage included is limited to educational micro-clips and is thus considered 'fair use'. For any enquiries, please email jubileehouranthem@gmail.com).

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LIKE A DIAMOND

There will never be another one
Born into the empire's setting sun
Popes and presidents have come and gone
Elizabeth rules on
We sing God Save Our Gracious Queen
Long Live Our Noble Queen
Steady at the helm through all our ups and downs

She's like a diamond
Our jewel in a crown
She's like a diamond
Our jewel in a crown

On our journey she has played her part
And she lies firmly in this nation's heart
Welsh Scots Ulster and England
She gave her heart to this fair land
And to the commonwealth beyond
We are more than 2 billion strong
Seen more change than any monarch's seen
Yet steady as a rock - Our Noble Queen
Steady at the helm through all our ups and downs

She's like a diamond
Our jewel in a crown
She's like a diamond
Our jewel in a crown

"I declare before you all
That my whole life
Whether it be long or short
Shall be devoted to your service"

"I cannot lead you into battle
I do not give you laws or administer justice
But I can do something else
I can give you my heart
and my devotion to these old islands
And to all the peoples of our brotherhood of nations
I believe in our qualities and in our strengths
I believe that together we can set an example to the world"

She's like a diamond
Our jewel in a crown
She's like a diamond
Our jewel in a crown

God Save Our Gracious Queen
Long Live Our Noble Queen
God Save Our Gracious Queen
Long Live Our Noble Queen


Written and Arranged by Anton Lorien and John Simons
Vocals, instruments and programming: Anton Lorien
Interpolations of Queen Elizabeth II - 21st Birthday Broadcast 1947 & Christmas Broadcast 1957
Engineered and Produced by Anton Lorien
Mixed by Martin Smith at Garage Studios
Mastered by Jon Astley at Close To The Edge
Video: John Simons