Evolution of 'God Save the King' 1745 - 2023 [1K Special] [4K]

'God Save the King' gained popularity during the reign of King George II (1727-1760) and became the anthem of Great Britain. A song of loyalty and patriotism to the king, with the original lyrics mentioning the name 'George' prominently in the verses.
It wasn't until the reign of his grandson, King George III (1760-1820), that the song became more associated with the growing British Empire.
During the reign of King George IV (1820-1830), the song remained unchanged and was the last time the original was used for the anthem.
William IV's reign saw the name George dropped from the song and replaced with 'King' instead but there are no recordings of his lyrical version specifically.
Under Queen Victoria, "God Save the Queen" became the official anthem, reflecting the monarchs gender and was played at state occasions and public events. It was used again to promote British Dominance and dominion over the globe. This recording is the earliest ever recording of the Anthem, sometime in the 1880s.
During the reign of King Edward VII (1901-1910), "God Save the King" was played during the coronation ceremony, and the anthem was widely used to promote national pride and patriotism. Edward VII's version is the earliest known vocal recording of the Anthem.
Under King George V (1910-1936), the anthem remained unchanged and was played during World War I as a symbol of national unity and strength.
During the reign of King Edward VIII (1936), "God Save the King" was used, but he abdicated before anything could have happened to the anthem.
Under King George VI (1936-1952), like his father the anthem was very popular in wartime as a sign of strength and willpower in the UK.
Under the late Queen Elizabeth II (1952-2022), the anthem had remained unchanged expect for the pronouns and was still played at national events, such as the changing of the guard and state visits.
Charles III's reign has only began, but as of today (12/5/23) it remains the same as in previous years. Though some people have mentioned that since 'Charles' is a one syllable word like 'George' the anthem could go back to naming the monarch, but we will see.
0:00 - Introduction
0:18 - George II, III, and IV (1745 - 1830)
2:30 - William IV (1830 - 1837)
3:20 - Victoria (1837 - 1901)
3:57 - Edward VII (1901 - 1910)
4:53 - George V (1910 - 1936)
5:41 - Edward VIII (1936)
6:40 - George VI (1936 - 1952)
9:06 - Elizabeth II (1952 - 2022)
11:42 - Charles III (2023 - )
13:53 - Endcard
Long Live Charles III !

[@kinggeorgethe6th]

Almost 25 percent of the world's surface sang this same song as their national anthem at one point

[@Lynn.knepper1280]

My Country 'tis of thee

[@Juulmand1]

This American would be happy to see that happen again.

[@Scribbles_Real]

@@Juulmand1😂

[@AndriuV2]

🇩🇪🇾🇪 *Heil dir im Siegerkranz!* 🇩🇪🇾🇪

[@GlasshouseandGarden]

@@Juulmand1Americans sing “My Country 'Tis of Thee” to this tune already.

[@ramelandalecio1630]

Three great queens of England 1. Queen Elizabeth I 2. Queen Victoria 3. Queen Elizabeth II

[@michael_0ceanic]

We dont talk about mary

[@dsideman]

What about Anne?

[@ramelandalecio1630]

@@dsideman but those 3 are more famous than Anne. The Elizabethan period, The Victorian Period and the Modernization of the Monarchy.

[@kingweaslcy5067]

Are you ranking them? If so, Elizabeth should be above Victoria.

[@uncommon_name9337]

England often enjoys a lucky streak whenever there's a female monarch on the throne, why is that ?

[@aminhero2903]

0:24 George II - III and IV👬🏻 2:36 William IV🤵🏻‍♂️ 3:25 Victoria👸🏻 4:00 Edward VII🧔 4:56 George V🧔🏻 5:44 Edward VIII👨🏼 6:44 George VI🤵🏻‍♂️ 9:10 Elizabeth II 🧓🏻 11:46 Charles III 👴🏻

[@tandattran5732]

The icons make sense. Thank you 😊

[@aminhero2903]

​@@tandattran5732 thank you too

[@nightwish1000]

The great German kings that made Britain^^

[@jayb8881]

thank you very much

[@BrixterRemoquillo]

​@@aminhero2903The video already has Time Stamps whats the need for this.

[@ElizabeththeQueen]

As King Charles III release his royal cypher, the Coat of Arms has changed, St. Edward's Crown changed into Tudor Crown, because Tudor Crown is symbols Masculinity, and St. Edward's Crown symbols Femininity, the difference is in the arches

[@tommydavies4365]

Incorrect. It is certainly commonly perceived in that way in modern times but many people do forget that the image of the Crown was only first stabdardised in 1901 after the death of Queen-Empress Victoria. Under her successor (King-Emperor Edward VII) law had estabilished for the first time how the crown was meant to be drawn and depicted. Images of the crown before 1901 are assumed to be images of Saint Edwards Crown where the arches are depressed, however that is also untrue. They are in fact depictions of the State crowns of previous monarchs. For example, the crown as shown from George 1 to at least Victoria were most likely to be depictions of the Imperial State Crown of George 1. Note that that crown is different to the present Imperial State Crown, whose design was made for Queen-Empress Victoria. Indeed, after 1877 at least, the crown had been primarily depicted with full arches instead of depressed arches. Such a design was kept after she died, was standardised and termed the 'Tudor' crown for its similarities to the physical Tudor crown created for Henry VIII. The image changed with Queen Elizabeth II due to personal preference and as such, after her death, it has been reverted back to its proper form. Another feature of the coat of arms to had been change with her accession was the depiction of The Harp in the third quartering of the shield. Traditionally it is depicted in Angelic form, however Elizabeth II had changed the design to a Celtic Harp due to personal preference. This is one detail that has not been reverted to its proper form on the coat of arms, possibly as a nod to the former Queen.

[@charmainelamont2020]

There are two versions of the cypher, one with the Tudor crown and one with the Scottish crown.

[@tommydavies4365]

@@charmainelamont2020 Yes. And two coats of arms and there used to be two versions of the Union Flag, on with St Georges cross predominant for England and Wales, and one with St Andrews cross predominant for Scotland. That was done away with the Act of Union 1800 with Ireland creating the flag we know and love today

[@abigaelbautista778]

​@@tommydavies4365 hello

[@tommydavies4365]

@@abigaelbautista778 ello

[@DaPlungerTVMan213]

RIP queen elizabeth ii. May she rest in her majesty

[@dafuqmr13]

lol

[@anonymous-a6k]

@@dafuqmr13 a great queen literally died and you here just saying "lol"

[@JuniperZeng]

@@dafuqmr13 it unpleasant

[@sirwelch9991]

This is needed as many don't know how much it has changed.

[@ussr-wwisnba]

🇮🇩🤝🇬🇧 i love UK Btw makasih

[@TheMostBritishBrit]

I’ve watched this video loads, and I think that it’ll definitely be one of those videos that’s years old with millions of views. It deserves to be, you put lots of effort into these.

[@pedrofrancisco8188]

We need an actual version with those “scatter her enemies and make them fall” part

[@Imperial_Britannia]

?

[@pedrofrancisco8188]

@@Imperial_Britannia our lord our god arise; scatter her enemies and make them fall; confound their politics…. This part aren’t on new versions of god save the king

[@tzallelite766]

@@pedrofrancisco8188 there are modern arrangements of it. It’s the second stanza, but only the first and the third are sung.

[@m.p.2234]

@@pedrofrancisco8188 *his

[@carlosmpsenyorcapitacollon6977]

​@@pedrofrancisco8188 But it was in the official version of GSTQ.

[@USSFFRU]

Britannia does not rule the waves like she used to but the sun still shines over the Empire, no matter how small!

[@panzerofthelake506]

The empire ruled the world because it broke the chains of the enslaved, and protected free men from slavery. Britain made men free, and changed the world forever. When It fell back into darkness after the great war, with heavy statist and socialist laws, the true beacon of Liberty was snuffed out.

[@ahjahhadiadkahduawhndlijka1767]

bro just offended the whole of britain

[@BritishJaguar]

don't rule britannia?

[@berliner965]

What empire are you on about? No such thing exists.

[@cocoaorange1]

True, I am from Chicago, the UK is just a country now, the empire was ages ago. It now only has a few commonwealths, but who knows for how long since many for good reason, what to be independent republics.

[@tamayocollins]

Love it! And love all of them!

[@robertmcqueen289]

Very informative video. A few things not mentioned. # God Save the King/Queen has been a national anthem in over 15 countries, which include Germany, Russia, Lichtenstein, Netherlands, and The United States of America (God save George Washington). # It is also a hymnal of which there are about 5 versions. # Was an anthem for noble German families in the 19th century. The jubilee overture by Carl Maria von Weber has the most magnificent version in it. Well worth the listen. # It was because of God save the Queen (HIM Queen Victoria), that the Royal Military School of music was established at Kneller hall as a centre of Military music. Hope that the above helps. God save the king.

[@gillesblanchard1699]

GOD SAVE THE KING” I am always bewilder hearing this anthem « Grand Dieu sauve le Roi », that was compose from a poem of the la duchesse de Brinon, music composes by Lully in 1686 to celebrate the successful surgical intervention on Louis XIV’s fistula! It is believed that it was pinched by Haendel when he hears this hymn preform at Versailles!

[@Nogal_Productions]

God Save George Washington! is that even a real thing

[@robertmcqueen289]

@@Nogal_Productions . Yes it is. The Star spangled banner was the official national anthem, but it wasn't ratified until 1935. The Americans then created Hail to the chief for the president alone. Until 1935, most people outside of America thought the national anthem was 'Stars and stripes Forever', by John Philip Sousa. The strange things you pick up as a music librarian is incredible really. Thanks for replying. Gratefully appreciated. Faugh-a-Ballagh

[@nickkorzeniewski230]

God rest Queen Elizabeth II the great

[@ProfBlake590]

And all hail King Charles III

[@nickstevens7931]

Continuity - This has to be the best advertisement for the heritage & service over the presidential (and often self interest) system of head of state

[@curiouspeanut]

If that's the best advertisement for monarchy, there's no reason to keep it.

[@anne-mariepetersen8501]

This was awesome. Saving it to show people. Historically interesting and I have to admit I was born during Her Maj's reign so weirdly and automatically stood up 😅 but it was lovely to see the wee note after her. Stood for HRH Charles III also. Just a weird couldn't sit. Thank you for this video. I'm from the "colonies" but have always learnt God Save the Queen (now King) but also partly because of Baroness Orczy's Scarlet Pimpernel novels. Anyway... Thank you ❤

[@michaelmontagu3979]

This was originally written in 1745, as a patriotic song for the defeat of the Jacobite rebellion. It became the national anthem early in the 19th century. There isn't an authorised version.

[@arnaudduroyaume9705]

No this hymn is french and created in 1686 by Lully for Louis XIV King of France

[@michaelmontagu3979]

@@arnaudduroyaume9705 The tune is, but the words date from 1745.

[@noadookun6269]

​@@arnaudduroyaume9705 There is actually zero evidence to support this. It is only a rumour spread by the Marquise de Créquy in a book she wrote.

[@m.otoole7501]

Lord, grant that Marshal Wade May by thy mighty aid Victory bring May he sedition hush And like a torrent rush Rebellious Scots to crush God save the King! The 4th verse written during the Jacobite rising of 1745

[@aceous99]

CRUSH EM!!! WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!@@m.otoole7501

[@OfficalMaxA]

Good work on obtaining all of these recordings!!

[@fighter2499]

God save the king !

[@AXOLIFE]

I love your videos

[@robfogg7459]

Good video, be better if the emblems weren’t slap bang in middle obscuring the centre though.

[@KayokiHimori-sr1qd]

Rest In Peace Queen Elizabeth🕊️🕊️ May You Live Peacefully With Your Husband🕊️🕊️

[@externalp0et]

congrats on 1k

[@Imperial_Britannia]

Thank you!

[@externalp0et]

@@Imperial_Britannia ur the best anthem world channel for sure

[@JaceyMitchell]

I know our brothers and sisters in the United Kingdom have been going through some difficult times lately. Stay strong, this will not last forever, and Britannia will outlast us all.

[@neinomodiu622]

God save the queen

[@Heikinnen0301]

God save the King and God bless the Great British Empire 🇫🇮✝🇬🇧🇧🇲🇦🇺🇳🇿🇫🇰

[@shalendrajain3534]

Goodsave, the kings

[@mattwilliam5522]

So sensual and so erotic

[@SimonGardiner-bj3pq]

These Glorious Nations KNOW WHAT THEY FIGHT FOR - AND LOVE WHAT THEY KNOW! SLAVA UKRAINI!

[@Vonwra]

“Long to reign over us” they sure got that right Queen Elizabeth II

[@loperaennoir]

Yes. We will miss Her Majesty!

[@nicolelawless9942]

And I become Queen at 20, I’m apparently the youngest to become Queen since Victoria reigned at 18. This was Woody.EXE’s request and i approved it just 47 hours before his accession announcement made official for wales. I’ll always remember a large crowd getting hyped as hell, it was the same 24 hours before Woody.EXE and I had the coronation on my 21st birthday in July 2023. Wales has changed a lot since the Queen died and we both are still reigning on almost 2 years later

[@Sleepy_123o0]

May god bless the new king and love from phillipines 🇵🇭❤️‍🩹🇬🇧

[@Stefanuccio9]

You have him if you’re so fond of him! People are struggling to buy food here and this hateful bastard has just been given a £45 million increase! End the monarchy and fück all those who support it!

[@samank8628]

Colonisers powerful? Sure.

[@joeldelica8706]

Manila was a british teritory for 3yrs. 1762-1764.

[@jackhaider]

It's 2 years

[@joeldelica8706]

@jackhaider Well, 18 months. Unfortunately. I’m too lazy to correct the statement.

[@AvaT42]

This first one sounds slightly different to what we sing today, unless is because a choir singing it.

[@TheMrpeejoe]

That’s because it had different lyrics when it was written, primarily used as an anthem for American loyalists at the time

[@cool_guy87]

@@TheMrpeejoe He means the tune is slightly different to now

[@BlueAndWhiteZebra]

What a nice video. Thank you.

[@LiezelRaagas]

appreciated its a honor

[@LiezelRaagas]

to God Jesus Christ be the glory Long lives us.. Love & forgive Unite

[@copyright12302010]

Art in every form played a huge role in the empire of Britain. They may be a small island but their music and aesthetic slay every time.

[@notyouraveragepersone]

Rest In Peace Elizabeth you've done enough :)

[@kennethgarland4712]

An excellent presentation of different settings of God Save the King/Queen. But the version you play for Queen Elizabeth is surely Elgar's setting, while the version you give for King Charles is the one for Queen Elizabeth's coronation, with the opening fanfare by Gordon Jacobs (and used for that of King Charles).

[@user-du6yg1fk5b]

心より感謝申し上げます

[@thisisajang]

God bless the great Queen, Her Majesty Elizabeth II. May she rest in peace...

[@talariel7622]

4:56 מלך ג'ורג' ה-5 + מלכה מרי מטק = אדוארד אלברט פטריק דוד + אלברט פרדריק ארתור ג'ורג' 5:44 מלך אדוארד ה-8 + ווליס סימפסון 6:44 מלך ג'ורג' ה-6 + מלכה אליזבת בווס ליון = אליזבת אלכסנדרה מרי + מרגרט רוז 9:10 מלכה אליזבת ה-2 + נסיך פיליפ = צ'ארלס פיליפ ארתור ג'ורג' + אן + אנדרו + אדוארד 11:46 מלך צ'ארלס ה-3 + נסיכה דיאנה ספנסר + מלכה קמילה פרקר בולס = ויליאם + הארי

[@chrysanthemum5151]

The 1801 and onwards one ft Victoria's face was hauning

[@TheMrpeejoe]

That was her when she was older.

[@HerrKendys_Kulturkanal]

Great video, but why did you remove the Hanoverian coat of arms fr William IV. He was very much a part of the house of Hannover

[@Imperial_Britannia]

Mistake on my part, was using the coat of arms for Great Britain and the United Kingdom alongside and for the United Kingdom I made Victoria’s before Williams, and used the Victorian arms in mistake

[@corneliusacesiapno8446]

That Version of George VI reign gives me absolutely chills. Where can I find it? Thanks.

[@mahalimaesbi19]

A small nation but, one of the nost powerful 🇬🇧🇵🇭

[@KhaleesiStJames]

Umm…. Not anymore!!

[@TheKnightVR]

@@KhaleesiStJames what is your point? The country is 6th most powerful, 2 Aircraft Carriers and a pretty good navy and airforce

[@KhaleesiStJames]

@@TheKnightVR Guaranteed that small nation would never go up against another, especially China, USA, and North Korea.

[@ksj1526]

Where could I find the full recording of the George II - III and IV one? It uses harpsichord and falsetto singers, and possible lute, so it is quite unique musically comparing with most versions online today.

[@SantaFe19484]

I guess the words had to be changed when the first non-George ascended to the throne.

[@Dillon12]

Well, nice video! But where's the actual Queen version of this? Brian and Roger need to rock the anthem.

[@user-be8wr4jj1q]

Супер репортаж о монархии ! ! !😀😎🙂

[@annatamparow4917]

Yes, and I am still puzzled if when King Edward VII and King George V had it played it three times when they had summit meetings with Kaiser Wilhelm II of Prussia and Kaiser Franz- Joseph of Austro-Hungary whose anthem it also was, not to mention Czar Nicholas II!

[@redgoon698]

I’m British, I’m in favour of the monarchy but I’m also a Villa fan. When Villa played on the day of the coronation, it wouldn’t have surprised me if William would’ve said sorry Dad I’m gonna leave and watch the football I’ll be back as quick as possible!

[@CubeBlitzYT]

I love the the 'r' trill in the 1801 version

[@abigaelbautista778]

Rest and peace yall in heaven everything in britain changes

[@historian211_]

Great video, also what is the song played on your intro?

[@Imperial_Britannia]

Rule Britannia Edit: I was half asleep when I wrote this, it’s lad on hope and glory’s first verse

[@historian211_]

​@@Imperial_Britannia Oh okay

[@DmazBoston]

@@Imperial_Britannia are you sure that is rule Britanna.. It doesnt sound like it and Shazam doesnt recognize it. Where can we get the full version?

[@DmazBoston]

doing some research.. thats land of hope and glory, not rule britannia.. do you know wich version you are using and who preforms it?

[@dynahzm]

they were half asleep while writing the comment@@DmazBoston

[@Tom-pr3yh]

Lots of old images of London in there, and one of Glasgow’s George Square….I wonder if someone thought it was Trafalgar 🤔

[@jayjohnson9489]

God save the king. Still missing the queen! As an American i love the history of the united kingdom and great Britain. Ive studied so much on my own time. I even perfected this national anthem on piano and organ months befote the Queen passed

[@MoneySupply-tl8hq]

Love n Respect from India 🇮🇳🤝🇬🇧

[@mojjyyankees6410]

God save the King! Long live The King! Oh God we really need you so much at this point to save The King. Amen.

[@amustard001]

Interesting to hear how the last line has changed how its pronounced.

[@anttibjorklund1869]

I see the version used here for Georges I-III omitted the "rebellious scots to crush" verse...

[@plopodopolas567]

it's just amazing to think Elizabeth reigned longer than all the other kings on this list put together! She truly was amazing.

[@Bluegamingishere]

GOD SAVE THE KING!!!

[@gennarojg3]

God Bless & Hold H. M. Queen Elizabeth II in the palm of His Hand & give Her Peace!! 💔 ✝️ 🇬🇧 😢 I was born in Rome, Italy, then when my paternal grandparents & paternal family went to the States, my maternal family stayed in the UK. My maternal grandfather served in WWI with H. R. H. The Duke of York (H. M. King George VI) & in WWII. He was Lt. Col. & was in the Armed Forces from 1917-1950, so my maternal family, mum, papa & I went to the UK for my schooling. After, my parents went to the States, I was alone after my grandparent's deaths. I finally went across the pond, but my heart's Loyalty lays with H. M. Queen Elizabeth II & now with H. M. Charles III!! I adored Queen Elizabeth II & a piece of my heart went with Her!! 💔 😢 Requiescat In Pace Ultima, Elizabeta II Dei Gratia Regina, Fidei Defendorix!! 😢 💔 ✝️ 🇬🇧 God Save The King!! 😊 ✝️ 🇬🇧 👏

[@mikeor-]

This lyrics to this song were originally written by the Italian-French composer Jean-Baptiste Lully in 1686 for King Louis XIV, as "Grand Dieu Sauve le Roi." Louis XIV is the world's longest-reigning monarch, with Elizabeth II coming in at second place. It is fitting that the most well-known monarchist song has been used for the longest-reigning king as well as the longest-reigning queen.

[@neilraymond5914]

William Croft wrote the national anthem for Queen Anne in 1701.

[@noadookun6269]

There is actually zero evidence to support this. It is only a rumour spread by the Marquise de Créquy in a book she wrote.

[@nicolelawless9942]

Now I hope Woody.EXE becomes the 3rd longest reigning monarch in history and I want to be his Queen until I’m 92. I’m only almost 22 as of now

[@gillesblanchard1699]

@@neilraymond5914 - GOD SAVE THE KING” I am always bewilder hearing this anthem « Grand Dieu sauve le Roi », that was compose from a poem of the la duchesse de Brinon, music composes by Lully in 1686 to celebrate the successful surgical intervention on Louis XIV’s fistula! It is believed that it was pinched by Haendel when he hears this hymn preform at Versailles!

[@KhaleesiStJames]

So glad that our only King is in the heavens, all others are false. 🙏🏼

[@thostaylor]

Also missing: it was a popular (music hall) song from the time of the Jacobite rebellion, when many people thought that the Jacobites would win. Hence the verse about rebellious Scots and General Wade: Lord, grant that Marshal Wade May, by thy mighty aid, Victory bring. May he sedition hush And, like a torrent, rush Rebellious Scots to crush. God save the King.

[@tuomosalo2029]

That God fellow was listening intently when Elizabeth II reigned. Long live the Queen indeed.

[@jakecavendish3470]

The og version was dope

[@SirPotato_IV]

God save the king

[@opiakachannel]

R.I.P Queen Elizabeth😭😢😭😱😭😖😭😞😣😖😓😞😣😖😓😖😖😥😢😭

[@johannvanderstajfn9828]

As a german I'm asking is it true that the second verse is only played during war time? I love the UK by the way

[@Imperial_Britannia]

When I was young I learnt all three verses, it was sometimes used, about half the time. I don’t remember if we sang the second verse because it was still the standard or if we were still in that phase of patriotism from the Falklands and gulf war.

[@rhimccrorie6578]

No it's not. Both verses are sung on large state occasions (I've heard both verses more in the last year than I have in my entire 43 years), and they're both sometimes sung at Remembrance services in November each year. Usually only when the monarch is in attendance though.

[@rhimccrorie6578]

Oh crikey! I've only just heard the 2nd verse for the late Queen in this video. No that's almost never sung ever in public! Not something that's routinely taught and it would only be for a specific recording for posterity! (I note the video has also managed to avoid some of the very problematic verses which involve invoking God to crush other parts of the UK which would obviously not go down well).

[@yvonnestrong3856]

@@rhimccrorie6578 I agree - I've heard the "Thy Choicest Gifts In Store" verse at major occasions but never the "Oh Lord Our God Arise" verse. I thought that was considered too belligerent for modern times.

[@tommydavies4365]

​​@@yvonnestrong3856 I agree and disagree, the 'O Lord, our god arise' part is only sung during Wartime, which may or may not happen at any moment since the powers that be could quite possibly declare war at any given time as is their right. I can't think any reason of doing so as of yet so who knows. I'd personally put emphasis on the goddess Britannia as a metaphor for everyone represented through parliament rather than a religious god but that's just my personal opinion ahaha😅.

[@johnalbent]

Have you noticed...the third and last line are God Save our King?

[@khoboonchai9294]

The first comment!

[@user-sx4nv5hg4v]

R.I.P Queen Elizabeth II

[@ProfBlake590]

ANY FELLOW LOYALISTS HERE!

[@SimonGardiner-bj3pq]

You showed VICTORIOUS Kings and Queens. Our anthem - born in the Seven Years War - inspired us to victory over our enemies, Louis IV, Napoleon, Kaiser Willem and Hitler. But in 2020 WE WERE DEFEATED, not by an external enemy, but by an INTERNAL ONE. Our Nation and its peoples suffered a worse defeat than at any time in our History - WE NEED A NEW ANTHEM.

[@user-sr5lw3bv9]

Так было в 1917 в России

[@VarangianGuard13]

​​@@user-sr5lw3bv9It will be, always, until Russia stops electing 'strong man' leaders. Gods bless the Russian people, that they may one day have peace. It is a beautiful and mighty nation.. Gods bless Olga of Kyiev and Vladimir the Great.

[@ClydeolaBrandyDudley]

What is the name of the piece of music that serves at the title music for this video? 0:01

[@MPGphurpa]

I think it's "Rule britiania,Britiania rule the waves"

[@SuzieNerds]

They said it was “Land of Hope and Glory” in another comment section, iirc.

[@geoguru32]

British Australia forever!

[@user-sp8nw8tx3k]

I can’t believe those flags of the guards carried they once owned

[@jiahongtan385]

Love QEII Version

[@zawhtut1777]

God save us all ❤🎉😊

[@augustinem8076]

What's the Introduction song?

[@quimgarcado699]

What is your intro music?

[@stereohype1]

NGL. This was a clever marketing jingle that family came up with

[@simonsimon2888]

From a Great Britain to a Little Britain when she conquers the world with her 'English Language' with a wider perspective of knowledge in humanity. "God save the King!"

[@nickistrauss203]

I'm from germany and I loved this anthem.

[@glorfindel1239]

What is the name of the song in the intro? The first 4 sec.

[@appleo7168]

What’s the beginning tune?

[@AVATION_FAN]

Rip Queen Elizabeth- saying this 3 days before her 1 year anniversary after her death

[@nicolelawless9942]

Me and Woody.EXE also celebrated one year of our accession to the throne in Wales on Friday 8th September 2023. It will be one year since I nearly died on February 14th, 2024, the day me and Woody.EXE start our jubilee year as we approach our 2nd anniversary

[@georgiaguardian4696]

This is the best national anthem of all time. The voicing and melody are always holy and noble, calling the highest form of energy from God.

[@nicolelawless9942]

I always sing it proudly during Remembrance Sunday services in November and this is how those who died in the war should be respected. It hurts singing God save the king knowing that Charles isn’t well but me and Woody.EXE continues to wish Charles well during these difficult times

[@XEdTheOne]

Charles: Looong to rain over us! *20 years pass from 2023* William: ( ಠ‿

[@paolotorres8537]

He’ll be lucky if he even makes it to 30.

[@XEdTheOne]

@@paolotorres8537 lol

[@owlman_]

We got used to Elizabeth the Great's shockingly long reign, but 20 years really is a long time to reign when you think about it. Most leaders in history (including kings) tap out at around the 10-15 year mark.

[@CaptainGrimes1]

I give it 10

[@enurii]

@@CaptainGrimes110 if he’s lucky, something in my head is saying he’ll last 9 years

[@aniketunhavane3986]

Respect and love ❤ 🙏🇮🇳🇬🇧

[@rehantalat2009]

r.I.p Queen Elizabeth

[@sangheilientertainment5157]

Anyone know the brief song that plays in the intro?

[@katherinemendoza9837]

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇯🇪

[@ErniLandia]

Loved the Edward VIII parts

[@Edson123859]

Betinha!!! 😢😢

[@malcolm.victoriano]

God Save The Queen is the best version of God Save The King

[@Ausspan86]

George VI's version is outstanding; what a glorious version.

[@nicolelawless9942]

It is so weird hearing God save the Queen as I’m Queen myself but I can see why Woody.EXE prefers saying Queen because king sounds weird to him since he is one, he rathers singing it to me his Queen instead because it sounds better. I love the national anthem anyway

[@goman487]

: Sejak tahun 1992, tiap-tiap saya ibadat kristen anglikan meski sembunyi-sembunyi maka saya lihat kehidupan lampau saya : ada 1 pedang besar britania raya berdiri tegap (ujung tajam pedang ke arah bawah) kehidupan lampau saya di hadapan saya, ada cincin kawin berlian kehidupan lampau saya britania raya, ada baju perang lengkap kehidupan lampau saya britania raya, ada kuda hitam perang (postur kuda tinggi besar kokoh perkasa) kesayangan saya kehidupan lampau saya britania raya, ada pakaian saya masa kecil kemeja putih pendek dan celana pendek coklat (lengkap 2 pita panjang dari pinggang belakang ke pundak ke pinggang depan) kehidupan lampau saya britania raya, ada termos air panas motif bunga merah indah dan gelas kaca indah isi redwine kusakaan kehidupan lampau saya, ada buku-buku kesukaan kehidupan lampau saya britania raya, ada gereja anglikan dalam lingkungan istana britania raya, ada pastor anglikan dalam istana britania raya senyumi saya, ada sepatu kulit hitam lama saya ujungnya lancip dan kaos kaki panjang putih selutut, ada nama kecil saya sebelum baptis kristen anglikan kehidupan lampau saya britania raya, ada mahkota britania raya, ada istri cantik saya (jaman kini ia 241 bernama asli Melanie di sumatra) tersenyum melihat saya, ada kuburan saya paling terang benderang di area khusus kuburan raja-raja britania raya, ada salib besar anglikan menyala-nyala sangat terang serta para malaikat bersayap kristen anglikan. Saya berkata dalam doa kristen anglikan sejati saya : "My Lord, apakah saya harus balik ke kehidupan lampau saya ?", dan dijawab oleh Tuhan Allah Bapakku Yang Di Sorga : "Bila kehidupan hanya di tempat itu, maka tidak akan pernah ada sejarah panjang kejayaanmu di seluruh dunia dan bahkan sejak jaman pangkal. Tabah dan hadapi jaman kini, meski segelintir sekongkolan orang indonesia benci padamu, karena harta kekayaanmu britania raya saat perjalanan kapal laut cucumu telah dicuri oleh musuhmu dan disembunyikan di dalam tanah bunker indonesia. Hambaku Putera pasti mampu hadapi bersama-Ku. Pemilik pasti tahu harta kekayaannya meski disembunyikan oleh musuh ke manapun semasih dalam dunia hingga galaksi tata surya pun." Tidak lama beberapa tahun kemudian, gereja anglikan di jakarta dilarang oleh politikus islam jakarta. Umat saya kristen anglikan keluar dari jawa dan ibadat sembunyi-sembunyi karena diperlakukan diskriminatif di jakarta. Bahkan, banyak umat saya kristen anglikan indonesia menggunakan cara saya dengan nama palsu & status agama palsu islam supaya tidak diperlakukan diskriminatif di indonesia. Hingga, saya selalu dibenci bila gunakan bahasa inggris british maupun skotlandia oleh beberapa orang indonesia pejabat jakarta. Sampai dengan kini pun tahun 2023, saya masih diperlakukan tidak adil dalam segala aspek kehidupan maupun gaji dan ganti rugi hal saya korban mala praktik rumah sakit pertamina jakarta.

[@kylejenkins7513]

I wonder how long it's been since we added or taken away the other verses to god save... whoever is on the throne.. theirs about 6 in the full National anthem and not many ppl realise it either.. but we only sing the 1st verse.. at king Charles coronation they sang the 1st and last verse.. I know the all the verses but I wanna sing them not just the 1st verse

[@jjSuper1]

The only Issue I have with this is the singer not rhyming "Arise" and "Enemies" as they would have in 1700.

[@Alarmkid23]

the last one on the video is off key. what key is it playing.

[@user-gl7qx1ww6r]

F# / Gb major

[@missmitra.a96]

God save The King❤

[@mutationally]

it's kinda lucky we witnessed the second elizabethan era. i'm sure people in the future will remember it as we remember the first elizabethan period.

[@graceadamson1493]

I have to say Edward VIII looks very like his younger brother George VI

[@RecordGuy2024YT]

true but george died in 1952 when edward was still alive he would die 20 years after his brother

[@miguelangelgrimm9860]

In my humble opinion, the first version is the best, the most moving, the most human. With that ending GOD SAVE US ALL.