Kariega artist composes official anthem for Queen Elizabeth

Approach by monarchists society leads to Anton van der Mere’s celebration of dedicated service throughout 70-year reign

Queen Elizabeth II is being honoured in 2022 for her unprecedented 70-year reign — and a music composer, songwriter and classical tenor from Kariega has been commissioned to celebrate her life in song.

Thanks to a chance opportunity created by Covid-19, Anton van der Mere was approached in late 2020 by the British Monarchists Society to collaborate in its Jubilee Anthem project...

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