14 November, 1973

Hundreds of birds in the air

    And millions of leaves on the pavement,

And Westminster bells ringing on

    To palace and people outside—

And all for the words ‘I will’

    To love’s most willing enslavement.

All of our people rejoice

    With venturous bridegroom and bride.

Trumpets blare at the entrance,

    Multitudes crane and sway.

Glow, white lily in London,

    You are high in our hearts today!