What a Comforting Thing to Know

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"What a Comforting Thing to Know" is a song and dance number from the Academy Award nominated score song of The Slipper and the Rose. It was written by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman and performed in the film by Christopher Gable as "John" and Richard Chamberlain as the "Prince Edward. It is a satirical commentary on the achievements of kings.