Andrew Lloyd Webber has revealed that King Charles wrote to him twice following the death of his son Nick. The 43-year-old record producer died in March after a protracted battle with gastric cancer and pneumonia.
Speaking to The Telegraph, Lord Lloyd-Webber revealed he was not 'prepared for the loss' of his son and that the King had offered his personal condolences following the tragedy. 'He not only sent me two letters about my son but, typically for him, rather than sending flowers, he has sent bulbs that could be planted,' the Phantom Of The Opera composer said.
Lord Lloyd-Webber added that writing the Coronation anthem had been a 'kind of antidote' to dealing with his son's death. The theatre impresario's song, Make A Joyful Noise, will be played publicly for the first time as the King is enthroned in Westminster Abbey tomorrow.
Speaking out ahead of the spectacle, the acclaimed composer said it would be a 'bleak moment', adding: 'It will be of considerable sadness to be in the Abbey. 'Supported by his wife Madeleine, he will be one of 2,200 in the congregation at Westminster Abbey.
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