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"God Save the King" (alternatively "God Save the Queen" when the British monarch is female) is the national anthem of the United Kingdom and the royal anthem of each of the British Crown Dependencies, one of two national anthems of New Zealand, and the royal anthem of most Commonwealth realms.
- What Are The Lyrics to ‘God Save The King’?
- Who Composed ‘God Save The King’?
- Has ‘God Save The King’ Always Been Britain’s National Anthem?
- Which Countries Sing ‘God Save The King’?
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At most official occasions, either the first verse alone, or the first and final verse, of the anthem are sung, with the middle three verses omitted. God save our gracious King, Long live our noble King, God save the King! Send him victorious, Happy and glorious, Long to reign over us, God save the King! O Lord our God arise, Scatter our enemies, A...
The composer of the UK and Commonwealth national anthem is unknown. It was adopted as an anthem in September 1745, during the reign of George II (1727 – 1760). Read more: What are the lyrics to the US National Anthem, The Star-Spangled Banner?
When ‘God Save the King’ was adopted in 1745, the lyrics were: God save great George our king, God save our noble king, God save the king! Send him victorious, Happy and glorious, Long to reign over us, God save the king! However, the third and fourth words were soon changed to ‘gracious’ after they realised that William IV and Victoria’s names (wh...
‘God Save the King’ is the national anthem in the UK, British Crown dependencies, a number of Commonwealth realms and their territories.
Learn the words and the story behind the British national anthem, which changes between 'King' and 'Queen' depending on the monarch. Find out when and how it was adopted, and which countries sing it.
God Save the King, British royal and national anthem. The origin of both the words and the music is obscure. The many candidates for authorship include John Bull (c. 1562–1628), Thomas Ravenscroft (c. 1582?–c. 1633), Henry Purcell (c. 1659–95), and Henry Carey (c. 1687–1743).
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Learn about the history and lyrics of the British National Anthem, which dates back to the seventeenth century and was first performed in 1745. The anthem is also known as 'God Save The King' and has been used by many composers.
Sep 10, 2022 · God Save the King, sung for the first time in 70 years.In honour of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Elizabeth the Great.
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Nov 14, 2022 · God Save the King is the national anthem of the United Kingdom since 1745. It is also the royal anthem of the 14 other Commonwealth realms, such as Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. From...
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Feb 7, 2024 · 'God Save the King" is the national anthem of the United Kingdom. The anthem's lyrical origins can be traced back to the early 18th century, and it has undergone various modifications over...
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