The day we met William and Harry
They came to the end of our road.
Datchet was under water
The Thames was in full flood.
We’d water in the high street
We’d water in our house
The Press were on every corner
And the army had been sent out.
The next thing we knew
The royals waded in
Helping with sandbag walls.
Harry and William they were both there
There at the end of our road.
Harry was in with the soldiers
Laughing and one of the lads
William apart and quieter
When they paused
From their chosen task.
I joined the line
Threw them sandbags
Even shook Williams hand.
They were decent lads
I liked them
Though life has set them
Apart.
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