Mr Fish Releases Charity Fundraising Song

Mr Fish, Assistant Director of Music at Alleyn’s, composed the music to the fundraising song, Two Paces Back, and the lyrics were written and sung by Henry Dawe, who worked for the Royal Household between 2007 and 2012.

The song is available online in the form of a music video, celebrating the Duke’s life and at the same time fundraising for The Silver Line, a free and confidential national helpline for older people founded by Dame Esther Rantzen in 2012.

The title is intended as a reflection of the unwavering support, always two paces back, that The Duke of Edinburgh has given to The Queen throughout her reign. The music video, which has raised over £1,000 so far, can be found here, from where donations can then be made via a link to the JustGiving website.

Mr Fish said:

“We felt that, as many lonely, isolated and vulnerable older people have struggled particularly in the pandemic, The Silver Line would be very suitable. It helps those aged 55 and over and is available 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

“The Silver Line is quite a young charity, so the good news that it exists has not yet reached everyone. It would be very satisfying if this song could go some way to changing that. We hope that people will enjoy what we have produced and feel inclined to contribute to the charity.”

Prince Philip was born in Corfu on 10 June 1921 and married Princess Elizabeth in 1947, becoming consort to The Queen upon Her Majesty’s accession in 1952. His Royal Highness has had a prominent role to play in varied aspects of national life, not least through his many patronages and his founding of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award in 1956.