Royal composer writes Christmas carol for the Queen despite cancer

Sir Peter Maxwell Davies, who is battling cancer, has written a royal Christmas carol ahead of his retirement from the post of Master of the Queen's Music in March

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'Heart-wrenching' Boy, 10, writes letter to Santa asking him to cure dad's brain tumour

It was heart-wrenching to think that a child of his age doesn't want anything for himself for Christmas

Emma Harris

She said: "It was heart-wrenching to think that a child of his age doesn't want anything for himself for Christmas.

"It made me cry. I felt so proud of him for thinking just of his dad and wanting him better."

Mrs Harris has known her husband since she was three. The childhood sweethearts started dating when in their teens and married in August 2010.

The couple, who also have six-year-old son Lennie, suffered a devastating blow when it emerged Mr Harris had a brain tumour eight years ago.

However, the malignant and inoperable growth has become more aggressive and has left Mr Harris critically ill.

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Boy of 10 writes heartbreaking letter to Santa asking him to cure his dad's deadly brain tumour

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A boy of 10 has written a heartbreaking letter to Santa asking him to cure his dad of a deadly brain tumour.

Ronnie Harris has told Father Christmas he's just got one wish this year - to make his father Russell Harris, 32, better, as he fights for his life.

The big-hearted youngster does not ask for a single present or treat from Santa.

Amazing Ronnie said he'd be the "happiest boy in the whole world" if Father Christmas could make his poignant dream come true.

His mum, Emma Harris, 31, found the tear-jerking letter under her son's bed and burst into tears with sheer pride and emotion.

Mrs Harris, of Ipswich, Suffolk, said: "I didn't even know he had it. I was just cleaning Ronnie's bedroom when I found it shoved under his bed.

"I was very touched. It was heart-wrenching to think that a child of his age doesn't want anything for himself for Christmas."

The emotional mum-of-two, who looks after her stricken husband around the clock at home, added: "It made me cry. I felt so proud of him for thinking just of his dad and wanting him better."

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