Residents at a care home said they are sure the King will “love” a song they wrote and sent to him to mark the coronation.

Heather View, a care home in Crowborough, has been filled with music as the residents planned their tribute to the monarch.

The song was sent to Charles for “an exclusive first listen” via a CD.

Residents Ethel Thomas, 94, Monica Lanfear, 93, Jean Morrison, 91, and Jill Willcock, 88, helped to write and create the song using professional equipment which was set up in the home’s cinema.

The Argus: Resident Jean Morrison with Carol King (lifestyle coordinator) and sound engineer Roger Channing, who provided the equipment for the team to useResident Jean Morrison with Carol King (lifestyle coordinator) and sound engineer Roger Channing, who provided the equipment for the team to use (Image: Care UK/Mark Dimmock/PA)

“I really enjoyed writing and recording the coronation song, it was such fun in the studio,” said Monica.

“There was a lot of laughter involved as well as singing. We loved making it and having our photos taken.

“The King will love it, I’m sure.”

The lyrics include: “A new King is being crowned today, the crowds outside are shouting - hooray.

“His wife Camilla will be by his side, in his new Queen, he will confide.”

The Argus: (from left to right) Pauline Jones (resident), Connor Croft (lifestyle coordinator), Andrea Butler (lifestyle lead) and Monica Lanfear (resident)(from left to right) Pauline Jones (resident), Connor Croft (lifestyle coordinator), Andrea Butler (lifestyle lead) and Monica Lanfear (resident) (Image: Care UK/Mark Dimmock/PA)

Natasha King, home manager at Heather View, said writing the song allowed residents to reflect on royal celebrations in the past.

“For older people, including those living with dementia, reminiscing about historic celebrations can help bring back happy memories, as well as prompting conversation and connection with those around them,” she said.

“We loved writing and recording our song for the King’s coronation, we hope the song will be crown jewel in his coronation celebrations. Long live the King.”

The coronation is being celebrated across the county with events in Brighton including street parties and a big screen showcasing the event.

It will be streamed live on a big screen in Jubilee Square on Saturday. 

The big screen will be set up with a covered area to ensure the space can be used whatever the weather. There will also be food and drink stalls as well as space for people to bring their own picnics.  

The coronation of the King and the Queen Consort will take place at Westminster Abbey in London, where they will be crowned in the same place as the late Queen 70 years ago.