Battle Hymn of the Republic - London 2001

[@jareddake4807]

The UK did a lot for us on that terrible day.

[@mrstacker1430]

+SelfAccountable World war 1 and 2 , Korea, Vietnam, Gulf war , Iraq and Afghanistan. As a citizen of an Anglosphere country ( Australia ) , in my view my country is much more loyal to the USA than the 4 nations mentioned here. But I understand your pointthat they are on our side. Their reliability at times is questionable though.

[@mrstacker1430]

+SelfAccountable Thank you Sir. In my view without America this world would be a much more dismal place. Free people all over the world would be in much greater peril if not for your country. Good luck to you.

[@SuperFerdie1965]

+Nocturnal Recluse Most of us were glad to, my friend.

[@jareddake4807]

Thank you Francis. America will always be there for her friends as well.

[@jareddake4807]

B Donor - What?

[@jasonbathurst3199]

Some of the Royal family attended this service at St. Pau's but what most people don't know is why the Queen was not present. Her Majesty hosted a private service at Westminster Abbey for American military service men and women and their families currently serving in England. No media, no cameras. This showed TRUE heart.

[@Nightfighter82]

Duty, Honor, Service, Country. The Queen was all of those to a fault.

[@RachelDavies-wn7ir]

I didn't know that. She was very sensitive to the need for privacy at moments of tragedy.After the school shooting at Dunblane, she went there with Princess Anne and met parents and teachers privately.

[@laquannwilson9387]

Amen to that 🙏 🙌

[@DaleFinocchi-e3r]

And she had the us national anthem played by the coldstream guard at buckingham palace

[@johnnywalker796]

The Queen is there at the service at St Paul on the front row including Prince Philip too and Prince Charles next to them

[@briandelaney9710]

“As He died to make men holy , let us die to make men free !”

[@PCB-dg7pt]

Death can never be the answer!! If so....they should nuke the whole thing!!

[@katew.176]

@@PCB-dg7pt Death is not the answer, it is the ultimate sacrifice one makes when fighting for a just cause. A cause as noble as freedom!

[@militarymaster07]

@@katew.176 exactly, the song was written about union soldiers fighting to ensure freedom for all men during the Civil War. "Let us die to make man free".

[@Norralin]

in the words of Leonard Cohen - "As he died to make men holy, let us die to make things cheap"

[@billfeldman2127]

The lyric is, "As He died to make men holy, let us fight to make men free." Not "die."

[@gofishglobal7919]

As an American, it is very touching to see British citizens singing one of our songs for us. As a southern American, watching Brits sing The Battle Hymn of the Republic leaves me speechless!

[@davidcross8028]

As a Brit knowing that an American can be speechless is quite something

[@gofishglobal7919]

@@davidcross8028 Especially this one! 🤣

[@gg-ps1vz]

@@davidcross8028 😂😂

[@WarhammerWings]

​@@gofishglobal7919 😂

[@RachelDavies-wn7ir]

The evening of the Queen's death, the Prom concert by the Philadelphia Orchestra at the Albert Hall was cancelled snd the Orchestra played the National Anthem then Elgar's Nimrod, which was favourite of hers and was played at Prince Philip's funeral. It was beautiful. At the end there was total silence.

[@veteranpatriot4474]

As a Veteran of America, If someone ever tried to hurt the UK, I would come over there and fight side by side with you to the Death, I Love you All.

[@nobrang5146]

But what if the USA tried to attack Britain, lol

[@TonyEnglandUK]

I love the American people but your politicians, that's a different story. Reagan and Haig seriously discussed giving Argentina sensitive military information about the Brits plans to take South Georgia in the Falklands War.

[@billolsen4360]

You said, man!

[@lescobrandon3047]

Twice in US history, we were reluctantly drawn into world wars thousands of miles from our shores. Pacifism runs through our bloodstream. But both times we were headed over to assist the free European nations and were victorious. More recently we decided to crush ISIS and other terrorist forces because they attacked us. What we do whenever we are victorious is rebuild the countries of our enemies and leave. We helped rebuild Germany and the rest of Europe via the ‘Marshall Plan”, saved Japan and exited. Donald Trump is working to do exactly that from the Middle East. Europe is about due for one of their world wars, correct?

[@orion5717]

Great Britain was the parent,and the thirteen colonies were our teenage child! In the latter part of the 18th century,our child decided to find its own way in the world. The parent looks with pride at some of the things that the child has achieved in its 246 years!

[@CopeLongcut94]

From an American, I'm proud to call Great Britain our ally. Even though we argue a lot, we can look past our differences. God save the Queen and God bless America!

[@erness11111]

+Michael Forrest here here

[@Godzilla691138MW3]

+Michael Forrest Agreed Indeed!

[@Godzilla691138MW3]

+Michael Forrest Agreed Indeed!

[@SimCityEA1989]

+CopeLongcut94 Amen Brother

[@darkduck-qg2so]

agreed man

[@TheSteveinNY]

As an American I am honored we have such an awesome best friend in Great Britain.

[@neil5307]

I visited NYC in 97 and had lunch in South Tower. Very sad reminder that freedom is fought for, not a right Greetings from UK.

[@diggerdan3137]

Pity your current Woke Administration is not.

[@quentinquogamoddy1999]

@@diggerdan3137 True. As I explained to Nigel in a later post that I think a mutiny is coming against the pirates who hijacked our ship.

[@reuterromain1054]

@New Car Smell Why?

[@rebekahprochaska4143]

@@quentinquogamoddy1999 It is coming.

[@debannwin]

I lost my brother on that terrible day at the Pentagon. I was unaware of the at the time it happened, we were in such grief. But I just want to say how very much I appreciate this. We all have to stand together.... Especially the UK and the US.... Sisters always!

[@jinnymudlark1815]

Sorry. So sorry to hear.

[@johnmcdonald9304]

Debra God win. I'm so very sorry for you loss.

[@BabsLongfellow]

Debra, I am so sorry for your loss on that most horrendous day. We will never forget and always honor those we lost. May God bless your family.

[@70srocknroll]

So sorry my friend was in the south tower

[@davidallbaugh6858]

I grieve with you Ms. Godwin, I was in the Pentagon that day. Everybody in my office, we were on the ground floor, A & B rings, got out okay, but we did lose friends in other parts of the Pentagon.

[@cald1421]

It is so heartwarming how close all British people stood by America in those dark days. Britain, please know we have your back just as much. May our alliance last forever. 🇺🇸 ❤️ 🇬🇧

[@newuk26]

The standard Brit sees you as our kids that's left home. We love you, want you to do well, and want you to come back and look after us when we age and become infirm. The important thing is though, that despite 200 years of us being technically separated, we're still part of the same family with the same values. On a global scale, we're the same people

[@dynamo1796]

The US Army band played Elgar’s “Nimrod” in honour of our late Queen - that was very special. UK🤝US

[@debbie9929]

Better vote blue. Trump gets in it is all over.

[@NLPaynter]

​@@debbie9929I am voting blue 💙

[@nancyscalf1909]

🙄​@@debbie9929

[@bambiwest1391]

As we Americans are quickly approaching the 20 year anniversary of that horrific day, I would like to thank all of you from across the pond and around the world who prayed for this nation and for those who lost their loved ones, friends and fellow Americans. Be well all and thank you Lord Jesus for your mercy and grace.

[@qqq1q1qqqqqqq]

Amen!! That waa, well just, Amen!

[@kenmortell4240]

Thanks from GB. Standing together-Unity is Strength

[@nigelhamilton815]

Always. There are something's you need to right but the USA is our friend.

[@bambiwest1391]

There isn’t a country that doesn’t need to be better ... we live in a fallen world that is why we need to look toward God and His perfection- Be well and stay safe ☺️

[@Anglo-Brit]

The UK did more than that - The UK went to war in response to the U.S being attacked. We love our family even if we do fall out every now and then we will always stand up for our own.

[@snareplayer1]

We CANADIANS stand with our friends and in some cases families in the US and UK !

[@alexandercalder8816]

RICK ALLEN Thank you.

[@TheScleftic]

We love you. You will always be grand friends. Thank you.

[@cedrics7802]

What do you mean " some cases "

[@Zzra8]

As do we BAHAMIANS! 🇧🇸♥️

[@cedrics7802]

@JTCanuck86 So , what's your point ? I remember when in Camp Lejuen, NC. we started sending a lot of Marines to Vietnam and we had a couple of Canadians in our Company, who joined the Marine Corp to get CITIZEN SHIP in the USA , if they completed their enlistment. Well , they decided to DROP OUT and go back to Canada. Looks like they just wanted things in a peaceful situation . Lot of that was going on back then ( draft dodgers fleeing to Canada etc. ) It was a wastful war , just like the current ones . Regardless , when you sign-up and raise that R/Hand you don't run away later.

[@MrRetroville]

As a US citizen, this is really touching. Tears are actually raining down my face. Thank you for your compassion.

[@MrRetroville]

This is the anthem of Lincoln, our greatest President as he sought to abolish slavery. A great man. By the grace of God we live on. And what this man did and the people that died will never be forgotten, on both sides.

[@hughfranklin4002]

The US is our teenage child, growing quick but still needs the guiding hand of its parent.

[@MrRetroville]

Wow Hugh! What is like 1:43 over there? Put down the pint. It's called mutual respect.

[@hughfranklin4002]

actually it's 2:30 and i'm not drinking

[@KevinJayBrewer]

Hugh Franklin Yes, the U.S. is still the daughter nation of Britain and, as you say like all teenagers, thinks she knows everything and sometimes tries to get as far away from mom as possible. But her mother is a thousand years older and wiser. Thankfully, in times of real pain mom's arm's are always open when her little U.S. is really hurting, just like my wife, although the girls are now 25 and 29. Of course little U.S. maybe wasn't so little in the 1940s and helped save mom and that funny talking cousin across the channel. Of course little U.S. was so glad that mom didn't hold a grudge too long when we were in our terrible 2s those 230 some years ago and took us back in the family so quickly.

[@johnsmith6586]

As an American I remember seeing a British band play our National Anthem "Star Spangled Banner" that day and it moved me to tears. It's not every day that you see a British band play an American patriotic song. For a shell shocked country that meant a lot to us.

[@thesupportingcast6972]

Right! I saw that and cried. We didn't forget them either when Manchester happened either!!

[@kate2create738]

Pablo, the Star Spangle Banner was a poem written by Francis Scott Key, it didn’t turn into a song till much later but likely caried similar tunes to some British medleys. The song was about the British trying to thwart the American resolve during one of the last battles of 1812 at Fort McHenry in Maryland (that’s what we call it, the British don’t seem to recall they were also at war with the US while battling against Napoleon), right after Washington DC was burned by British troops. The British navy attacked the fort expecting the Americans to quit and lower the flag in defeat hoping to use the bay to reach Baltimore. In the morning, despite the onslaught of bombings in a rough fort that likely didn’t have the updated weaponry to defend itself, the flag was still flying above the fort demonstrating the pride the people had defending the flag and victory. That’s why the American flags are cherished to certain patriots, the average flag represents a government of most countries. While the American flag is different because it represents the spirit of the country, not necessarily the government. The anthem is about honoring those willing to fight for the US despite the odds. Also, Battle of the Hymn is a different song, it was written during the American civil war used to rally support for a united country. Star Spangle Banner was played at Buckingham Palace, requested by the Queen, and it was such an honor that she asked for it if one actually understands the song. Just as it is touching to see our close allies sing a song of supporting our nation in a time when we were questioning if we were that detestable to have those attack on us. There is a story with each of these songs, but it carry’s a different meaning the way how the Brits, and some of our other allies, reached to give whatever condolences they could convey in an emotional time period.

[@brennanleadbetter9708]

@Kate 2 Create God Bless the Queen

[@bakerboat4572]

@@Pablo-sn3uk Stolen? Leave it to you to lower the bar for what "stolen" means.

[@elyenidacevedo1995]

@@Pablo-sn3uk This is not the star spangled anthem?

[@beakyturf6336]

We are only divided by an ocean of water. We are connected by our hearts and souls.....no ocean can ever divide that.

[@korihagerud4624]

Beaky Turf Beautiful ❤️🙏

[@anibalcesarnishizk2205]

Churchill's mother was American.I bet he'd have woken up from his everlasting sleep to sing with all people.

[@dinohunter902]

As an American the queen was an amazing leader I wish she was still around today she will never be forgotten

[@ianrobertson5798]

The fact is that we would not have done this for any other country together with playing the USA National anthem at Buckingham palace without your President being present, an honour that has never ever in our history been carried out before shows the deep affection and respect we carry for your nation and her people. God bless the UK/USA

[@Murph_gaming]

Ian Robertson Well said. Now who wants to buy the first round of beers?

[@ianrobertson5798]

Mine is a lager please..

[@bluebelly07]

+Murphdawg1 gaming - Mine would be a Bell's Two Hearted IPA Ale craft brewed in Kalamazoo MI - I'll buy the first round!

[@alfiehealey6103]

Further emphasised by the fact that HM the Queen sang both the Star Spangled Banner and the Battle Hymn of the Republic at this service. Something that she never does, she will never sing a foreign anthem, yet she did here

[@dnzswithwombats]

Kindred blood, our two nations are. Thank you.

[@heidimelendez5623]

This gives me chills. I remember feeling the support around the world for our country at that time. Thank you England.

[@heatherlockhart8038]

Heidi Melendez I second that. Thank you,England.

[@williamwoolhouse3702]

Thank you Great Britain not just England.

[@jeffhulton1538]

Seeing that flag got me

[@su-rv2uq]

Exactly.

[@safnatpanea531]

It was an inside job !! 😞

[@Uputz]

One of the times I felt the world was united.

[@jhathaway8026]

Yup and you have this terrible feeling that it was squandered.

[@SignedOff402]

uputz. What makes you think the British every gave up? It is fools like you who worry me. I do not see a tear. In fact, not one but the over-the-top guy draped in curtains made eye contact with the camera.Publicity stunt is what this is. No one walks away from a multi trillion dollar economy. Your gold is in The Bank of England you incredibly stupid person. The bankers are the Queen's accountants. How many great men have to die before you fucking assholes begin to figure it out? Because your role is to protect us. Either you are ignorant beyond description or a part of it.

[@Navak_]

Truly bizarre drivel.

[@PrinceChaloner]

Sadly Obama divided it.

[@clearwaterguy5342]

You have not seen division until Trump takes office!

[@CEO100able]

Thank you for singing this wonderful patriotic song, British people!

[@fntime]

love British People hate their Masters who along with the criminals Bush 1 & 2 caused 9-11 The same Masters who sent their 'servants' to betray Trump! RUSSIAGATE = FALSE FLAGS = UK INTELLIGENCE = FALSE EVIDENCE = ATTACK ON TRUMP = ENEMY Prince Andrew is paying for the sins of his mother 'you can fool the people......................' Stop intefering with US & surrender your ownership of Canada. Then we all can be friends! :)

[@charleaneason242]

@@fntime Please seek professional mental health care.

[@fntime]

@@charleaneason242 Charlean, you need a new approach. It seems 'educated' women lack insight, creativity or much capability to reason. Kissing 'mums' ass is not the way to go through life, Poser! Marcus Aurelius "The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane' Charlean, your parents should have named YOU Charles, they wanted a boy & got YOU, the booby prize (LOL)

[@fntime]

@@tommykirk3403 Why does it bother you? Some keep quiet others call the enemies of mankind out. Suggesstion: If you don't like it, you shouldn't read them. I don't like basketball, so I never watch it! :)

[@fntime]

@teutonic order Proving the point you are ruled by the Windsors. And Canada has no cultured that hasn't been allowed by the Windsors. You are servants of the Crown, not Britain, they own Canada & its people lock, stock & barrel.

[@neilmurray6943]

I served in the UK in my USAF days. The USA and The UK and Bound by our common history for all time. God bless the King!

[@neilmurray6943]

Are bound

[@PhilipBurton-dn3ce]

Including convicts..not all came to Australia 🇦🇺.....I swear I've got some thieving cousins in the US somewhere 😂 🇺🇸

[@neilmurray6943]

Jimmy Carter had some horse thieves in his English family tree I once read.

[@agramsci]

I will never forget this. As an American transplanted to England it means so much to me.

[@darkduck-qg2so]

hey I'm an American thinking of moving to England, any advice you can give me?

[@agramsci]

+darkduck2000 pick a cheap place. You can live very cheaply here if you plan it. The North is quite affordable

[@cpurssey982]

+darkduck2000 Don't live up North. Hah! Lovely people but very "British" weather.

[@GHHHHJKKKKK]

God Bless the USA and God Save the Queen.

[@KhaleesiStJames]

2024 July 4th…. Rest in Peace Queen Victoria 😊

[@CongressSux1776]

If only you were intelligent enough to understand how evil the “royal family” is. Wake up, sheep!

[@MrLongbow1415]

Yanks, we love ya. I would give my life to save your country. Love from England. Tuff times ahead, we need to stay strong.

[@xDeadEyeCursedx]

Thank u brother🇺🇸🇬🇧

[@pqrkerhdav]

God Bless

[@patriciayeiser6405]

I hope you never have to. But many thanks.

[@doesnotexist305]

And we would give ours to save yours!

[@free322001]

Mutual.

[@kendra.e7929]

Thank You The People Of The United Kingdom For Singing Our American Patriotic Song Because We Are The United States Of America And Once Again God Bless You The People Of The United Kingdom Of Great Britain and Northern Ireland And Thank You So Much.

[@Hard_Labor_And_Fine_Dining]

There's something about this that just really makes you feel emotional as an American. Another country, that your history is based around defeating to make your own country, showing you respect and solidarity during a dark time. This is incredibly moving. As an American, I will always stand with the UK.

[@85futureshock]

Think of it as England is the father, Canada is the polite lovable younger child and America is the older independent son that left home but no matter the distance, that parent still loves their child.

[@HistoryBuff1973]

Amen to that..... God Bless

[@ashleyvalentine2790]

Absolutely love ❤️ the 🇬🇧

[@Hothrax]

@@85futureshock yeah basically lol. America is the son that left and Canada is the son that stayed

[@JTRUMBC5775]

@Calvin C. Couldn’t agree more! And to whoever put the example with us as America as the independent child and Canada stayed, I think that fits perfectly. God Bless you all. And please have a good week!!

[@finzerpup101]

One of the greatest songs to come out of our Nation's Civil War.

[@kennethhigdon1159]

Rylan Finzer beautiful song written by a southerner And the southern anthem was written by a northerner

[@scruggs6633]

Battle Cry of Freedom is my personal favorite.

[@JimInTally]

It's THE greatest song to come out of the Civil War.

[@cameronreed1021]

I wish I was in Dixie is another

[@chrishager3308]

@Laurel …..John Brown was an insane butcher and violent radical. Evil is always evil no matter the cause.

[@dylandylanson4448]

The United Kingdom did so much for us on that terrible day and the weeks afterwards.... To anyone from Britain, or anywhere else that did good for America on that day, thank you. You showed us exactly who our friends are. :) We're forever in your debt.

[@redplanet667]

I heart Lyoko your politicians chose to support us in 2 world wars even though it was unpopular with the American public, we would have been reduced to a pile of a rubble without your support in WW2 and I'm very proud that our politicians decided to support you in your war on terror when the rest of Europe turned their backs and said "that's America's problem" well look at all the terror in Europe now, I bet they wish they would've recognised the severity of this back in 2001 as Britain and America did.

[@Jack-dr9zi]

+J.L. M the UK would have fallen in ww2 but that would have happend if the battle of britain was a loss then yea but canada and the rest of the empire would fight on. it was operation catapult that made america want to support us. look up operation catapult it was a bad thing to do but it was for the great or good of the world

[@veteranpatriot4474]

@@redplanet667 I guess it's maybe because Americans know that most of us came from the UK many hundreds of years ago, We are STILL Family .

[@joecook5689]

Churchill did say in a post war speech or address. Never leave her. Her, being the United states of America. He knew the British empire had its time. And the new world, America, is gonna run the shit. True true. From UK. Via utah. My mother was American. Father was English. Just like Winston churchill's parents.

[@Anglo-Brit]

The UK went to war in response to the U.S being attacked. We love our family even if we do fall out every now and then but make no mistake - we will always stand up for our own to the death. Love and Respect from the Mother country.

[@carl5381]

Britain has stood by us and been our partners for a very long time. Very humbled by this. Thank you Britain and God Bless the USA and God Save the Queen

[@alexrobinson3970]

cheers

[@evanstern3222]

I was there. I had moved to London for a year of study abroad. The kindness and solidarity shown by the good people of England is something I will never forget.

[@cherylann9781]

20 years later, I am sitting here crying. Thank you for your solidarity with us. I am an American who very much feels the deep connection between our two countries, our two people. God Bless Great Britain and God Save the Queen.

[@BlitzGaming32]

I may not be an American nor British for I'm a Filipino. But nonetheless I am also in solidarity with US regarding this. I was only 5 when 9/11 happened. My memory at that time was vague for I was only 5 but I still remember that my Dad was watching our evening news back then while I was playing with my toy soldiers in front of the Telly back then when an emergency live broadcast of the 9/11 suddenly popped out. At first my dad thought it was only part of the movie he was watching in CBS that night but soon realized that it was a live broadcast of a terrorist attack and told me that I should go to my room. Fast forward years later, even though I was only young at that time, when I got older, I felt the sadness, fear and anger that the american people felt back then because of the countless lives that was lost during that horrific day.

[@cherylann9781]

High Marshall Helbrecht Thank you so much, that was a beautiful post. I want also to say that I know many people of Filipino descent. My favorite cousin's beautiful bride is Filipino. They are all lovely people and I am proud to consider them family. God Bless you all.

[@kevinpierce3458]

You are most welcome 🇬🇧

[@ravinraven6913]

well yea...the UK is our older brother/sister....but they werent the only ones to do this...but no mention of them or the other Nato Nations and our other friends around the world eh?

[@gooner_duke2756]

I'm from the UK. I was around 20 at 9/11. I can tell you, we felt what happened on that day, like it happened to us as well. If you're ever interested look up the British parliament (our government, politicians) reaction after 9/11. You can find it on youtube. Some of the most moving and rousing speeches you'll hear. Put it this way, our bayonets were being sharpened...

[@PimpLenin]

This was one of Sir Winston Churchill’s favorite hymns. It was played at his funeral, which was also held at St. Paul’s.

[@redstateforever]

He was half American!

[@ravinraven6913]

weird, how a US Union song became a favorite for an Englishman who served a Monarch. Though I love this song, its because I studied the Civil war....I don't know anyone younger than I am that knows this song, that isn't into the civil war....so doesn't really make sense

[@worldwarradio6222]

@@ravinraven6913 Sir Winston had a keen interest in the U.S. Civil War and studied it.

[@wargey3431]

@@ravinraven6913 sir Winstons mother was American and he loved the song

[@riderwestgate6368]

This is not the battle hymn of the republic it’s an English hymn called mine eyes have seen the glory, it just has the same tune

[@c.s.7266]

As an American, I will never forget the support we got from all over the world. Brits are and will always be my brothers and sisters. Xoxoxo

[@damesaphira9790]

You could tell that most of the people did not know the song....they did struggle with it (It is tricky) which made it just that much more beautiful. Thank you to UK from this Texan. I will never forget.

[@mikewrasman5103]

A lot of Americans don't really know the second and third verses, because they aren't sung very often. Don't sweat it!

[@quentinquogamoddy1999]

I was surprised it was in their church hymnal. The rector called it by another name than we are used to here in the States.

[@williamelgin6873]

@@quentinquogamoddy1999 British churches often use the first few words of the first verse instead of the proper title when introducing a hymn. "Battle Hymn" is a well known and often sung hymn in Anglican churches.

[@marywood2865]

​@@williamelgin6873 The Episcopal church, which is the American version of the Church of England (more or less) does the same thing with their hymn titles.

[@CodaMission]

The ocean dividing America and Britain is insignificant compared to the blood and tears that unite us. No nation is more privileged, more bounteous in friends, than an ally of Her Majesty's United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

[@Morthekingz]

Wow. Well said mate. Thank you!

[@brannythefrenchie8847]

Thank you Brits for being our allies! I love both of our great countries equally

[@lnh92]

I'm an American and I love the UK. I love that our two nations always have each others back

[@Anglo-Brit]

We have not done that for any country other than our own being either Canada or Australia or the US, as the Mother country.

[@maximuscaligula]

The Brits don't mess around when it comes to glorious music and singing. So moving, what a great tribute from the people of Great Britain, Thank You...

[@qqq1q1qqqqqqq]

As I watch this some 20 years after the fact, with the current state of our countries (and the world), I can sincerely say I have never been so inclined to utter the words, but truly God save the Queen!!! I am an American. I am a Texan. I am very proud to be both. But I cannot fully express how touched I have been throughout my life by the things Her Majesty has done. I was fortunate in the early 90s to see the Queen's motorcade after she landed at Love Field in Dallas. The streets/sidewalks were lined with little British flags; we were oblivious. Then the cars began streaming through the gate and I was shocked to see Her Majesty and Prince Philip in the back seat of a limo. There they were, waving at little old nobody me. It probably dud not mean much to me then, as a 19 or 20 year old, but now, at 49 and having witnessed the events of the last 30 years, I can fully appreciate it. This few seconds, those little waves -- I know there are citizens in the UK that have/will never seen their own queen, but I did. I must say, ESPECIALLY after all her support over the years, even if we haven't always agreed, she has seen to it that we had her support. I feel privileged and honored to have caught even a glimpse of her all those years ago. If only she could live 150 years and reign throughout my lifetime. Again I say, from America, God save the Queen!! Please!!!!!!!!!

[@baronedipiemonte3990]

And please England, keep watch and protect yourself from anything like this happening to your beautiful people, in your beautiful country ! 🇺🇸❤️🇬🇧

[@marshamariner7897]

Hope HM is better w the virus she is very needed in Britain 🇬🇧🌹🦋💖🦋

[@J14702]

Well said. She was a living legend, WWII Veteran, knew Winston Churchill, had her flaws, but a good person.

[@susankeller4170]

This just makes me weep! This is my favorite hymn, and to hear the British people sing it for us, to support us in our hour of need...it makes me cry even harder! Thank you to Queen Elizabeth for that loving tribute!

[@kevinpierce3458]

You’re most welcome 🇬🇧

[@gutsfinky]

Mine too. And I think I cry each time I see it.

[@joryaries63]

God Bless America and God Save the Queen

[@scottarmstrong8073]

AMEN GOD BLESS US ALL

[@maryjaneprouty5609]

Fine thoughts. For many of us on our side of the pond England is our chief ally .

[@TheYasmineFlower]

mary jane Prouty Indeed it is, spyder-buddies.

[@maryjaneprouty5609]

At times it seems that few grasp the incredible relationship with the US and Britain in the middle and late century which still obtains.

[@TheYasmineFlower]

mary jane Prouty Yeah, especially us Germans don't grasp it...

[@davidgregory4320]

I am 74 years old, one of my ambisions is to go to New York and pay my respects at ground zero.

[@jinnymudlark1815]

In 2019, I hope that you made it . Cheers from Australia

[@Karen-pk3uv]

It's 2020, were you able to go?

[@zachmiller607]

Have you made it?

[@RYMAN1321]

I can’t believe it’s been 20 years this year :( I was only 6, though I have very vague memories of those days.

[@menachem2521]

Hope you made it. I went for you this year in 2024.

[@RecoveringAddict101]

23 years and 14 days removed, it still moves me to see such tributes and respect for our fallen citizens. Thank you, Queen Elizabeth, please continue to rest in peace, and know your kind gestures are still remembered. 🖤

[@judys9083]

Glory, Glory. And God Rest in Peace Queen Elizabeth. We are bonded.

[@cards0486]

Queen Elizabeth loved the USA. And we certainly loved her. England, once we got over out little squabbles in 1765-84 and 1812-15, has been our staunchest ally. This was our Mother Country. Our bond will never weaken. This service is an example of the Queen and country showing America support in our dark hours after 9/11.

[@TheT-90thatstaresintoyoursoul]

Dont forget the diplomatic Squabbles in between 1815 and 1868. Mainly just territorial disputes, and people in the US wanting to seize Canada from the British after the Civil War since they supported the Confederacy.

[@reluctantheist5224]

When you say England you mean all of Great Britain and then the United Kingdom.

[@evearcana2392]

American here - I was 14 on 9/11/2001 and I never knew until tonight 9/10/2021 that England did this for America during that horrible horrible time. I have been reading the comments and am in tears at the kindness of all. Thank you so much for this Great Britain 🇬🇧 you’re beautiful and amazing people! I’ll never forget this! 💗💗💗💗

[@elizabetholiviaclark]

As an American, this is the most touching and heartwarming renditions I have ever heard. God save the Queen.

[@ddylla85]

Glory, Glory Hallelujah! Our God is Marching On!

[@earthakitt3661]

It's actually, "His Truth is Marching On."

[@ddylla85]

Final verse is 'Our God is Marching on'

[@stealth1692]

Wayne Marion yeah but everywhere else in the world it's known as mine eyes have seen the glory

[@astoerbrauck]

There is only ONE, no ours or theirs!

[@glorystyles7156]

Plenty of illiterate, ignorant masses in the good old USA!

[@Mudcat3434]

"As He died to make men holy, let us die to make men free." Powerful words and one of my favorite verses in any song.

[@Sheila02181]

And so annoying how often today the lyric is changed to " ... let us live to make men free."

[@terrybrowning-e9b]

everyone gets it wrong. it is as he died to make men holy let us LIVE to make men fre

[@Sheila02181]

@@terrybrowning-e9b I don't think so. After all, this was written during the American Civil War when young men were called on to die to make men free. It's only recently in our snowflake -infested society that we hear "Let us live to make men free." At Churchill's funeral the lyric was certainly "die."

[@TheAd1383]

@@terrybrowning-e9b The original lyric is actually Die

[@terrybrowning-e9b]

@@Sheila02181 you are wrong. i looked it up it is as he died to make men holy, let us LIVE to make men free. and if you think about it it makes more sense to live

[@KennethKwan-rv5oe]

im a Chinese American but born in Hong Kong, although I never lived in the US, my heart is always connected to the US. Glory glory hallelujah!

[@CEO100able]

I hope all Americans had a great Memorial Day 2019 yesterday!

[@haircole]

Coming up on 2021

[@3starperfectdeer233]

1 more day

[@posatok273]

now!

[@scottn7cy]

@@posatok273 then!

[@e.j.5575]

Nineteen years after that terrible day, I still find comfort in what the great people of the UK did for my people during that horrific time. Thank you is truly insufficient to express the level of sincere, heartfelt respect I have for the UK and her people. God Bless the United Kingdom and God Bless the United States of America.

[@davidh9844]

It has been more than 21 years now. Thank you, Elizabeth, and our cousins across the pond. You will never know just how much this means to us. Thank you.

[@stevea2588]

Watching this brought tears to my eyes. As an American, I know we have our differences. We fought a war for independence and won. But through the years, we have become the closest of allies. We fought together in 2 World Wars and remain close to this day. God bless the people of the United Kingdom. You will forever be our friends, allies and brothers! 🇬🇧

[@kenmortell4240]

Brothers in arms.

[@scotthockenberry3085]

🇺🇸 🇬🇧 thank you for sharing this and thank you to the British people. 20+ years on and what a massive gesture of support this was. Two great allies.

[@Liberryhsl]

Why this came up today, I don’t know. But 22 years on I cry thinking about 9/11. It was a horrible day, yet so much of the world mourned with us. Thank you.

[@binarystar21]

He has sounded forth the trumpet that shall never call retreat; He is sifting out the hearts of men before His judgment-seat; Oh, be swift, my soul, to answer Him! Be jubilant, my feet!

[@beeinthebodytorahclass2002]

This song is so dear to my heart ❤️🤍💙🇺🇸

[@dr.mikehirschberger7674]

Any American remaining dry eyed after that thundering rendition needs to check his passport.

[@connerschupp4543]

It’s been three years since you’ve commented this. Every time this video shows up, I shed tears. I don’t have the words.

[@dr.mikehirschberger7674]

the same. I remember it like yesterday@@connerschupp4543

[@MotoTrist]

@@dr.mikehirschberger7674 I'm not even American and it moves me

[@twentyonegrams8617]

May of 2021 - reporting for duty to bawl like a baby 🇺🇲❤️🇬🇧

[@katew.176]

@@twentyonegrams8617 ditto!

[@pag1413]

I have tears in my eyes writing how close we are! Thank You Great Britain for the support! An American in Liverpool England

[@evelynhofmann4537]

America and Britain must always stand together...Our ancestors left Britain to build our great nation...starting with the Mayflower...we have fought each other..but we are really brothers united in blood.

[@An-lv9vw]

Shut up .. those unintelligent Americans

[@HaydenD1776]

​@@An-lv9vwCough cough. Where did we get our "lack of intelligence" from? The Brittish.

[@ducksinarowpatience]

This just made me weep, all those years ago. I was working as a brand new graduated RN and watched the smoke from the parking deck roof of a hospital in New Brunswick NJ. Remember as if it were yesterday. My childhood best friend was in a office across the street from the Twin towers and my big brother was on the path train on the way there! So many never came home again. Prayers for their souls and God's comfort to their loved ones. Thank you England. My mother's people left England 1633 and settled in America, proud of my English blood. Her grandfather fought for the union to free the slaves. This was the union army's song!

[@UNiTLoGiC]

God Save the Queen and God Bless America

[@godsavenger888990]

You can tell that pipe organ is a massive old beauty of a beast.

[@deanquest7078]

Isn’t it just beautiful.

[@mikehughes4969]

My affinity for all things British began when I was eleven years old, watching Dr. Who, Monty Python, Dave Allen at Large, Fawlty Towers, the Two Ronnie's, and many others on PBS. It was cemented by my British councillor's when I went to camp in my teenage years. We're two people separated by a common language. I had nothing but love for you then, and now at 53, I have nothing but love for you still. God bless us all.

[@razvandobos9759]

Don’t forget Thomas the Tank Engine!

[@this_is_ironic5659]

i can’t help but to cry when i see such a beautiful display of solidarity, love, and allegiance as this. God save the queen, and God bless america.

[@edwardjayallan]

Thank you, once again. We in Boston have not forgotten the massive outpouring of sympathy and support given us by the people of Britain, and we will never forget.

[@chrkeenan]

I don't care what anyone says, I've learned a few things over the years. 1) The British are awesome for this display of camaraderie. Thanks from America! 2) Those who are arguing that America deserved this really need to learn some cultural sensitivity. The terrorist attacks on September 11th were unprecedented, and if you think otherwise then you are poorly misinformed

[@idot3331]

The attacks weren't unprecedented. It's just that war and mass death isn't familiar to Americans. Tragedies far worse than 9/11 happen all the time in war-torn regions of the world. That's not to downplay the tragedy of the 9/11 attacks, but nobody seems to care about war and terror unless Americans are killed.

[@Karen-pk3uv]

@@idot3331 dude, there is a reason why we aren't familiar with war and mass death....it's because 9/11 was unprecedented. Nothing like that had ever happened before on American soil.

[@imperialguardsman8088]

@@idot3331 that’s because they aren’t Americans... on out home soil, in our most iconic city, on our sacred soil.

[@idot3331]

@@imperialguardsman8088 you're literally just repeating what I said but you think that's somehow the right attitude to have

[@dirkbsilver9260]

@@idot3331 the atrocities of evil tear this American's heart no matter where or when it took place. I feel rage and horror for the Holocaust, the slaughter of the victims of Stalin, the savage butchery of the wars when Yugoslavia shattered, the massive genocides that vile racists and zealots have poured out throughout human history, and yet 9/11 shocks me as it was out of the blue and staggering in single day losses. Yet it is again an act of evil, planned by a cabal of evil men. If it and the rest are not horrific to someone then I feel horrified by that individual.

[@tanderson596]

Moving to see the UK standing by the side of the US in such a time of tragedy

[@williammarriage7305]

Hopefully we will have sort of cricket season this year.

[@dreadnaught90]

The organ playing and choir is magnificent and the congregation is equally worthy in this wonderful display of raising the rafters of the venerable old St Paul's cathedral in London. Truly a great musical show of respect for the 9/11 tragedy. Simon Johnson was the Organist and Assistant Director of Music at the service. He deserved a medal from the British and the Americans for his tasteful but powerful playing! Thanks from Canada for posting this.

[@SA39_inAZ]

Wow, 20 years later I am just seeing this for the first time. Incredibly honored by our English brethren, emotionally moved. One of our nation's most treasured songs.

[@kpgrubb1]

As an American, I was very moved by this. Thank you for putting this video on KZbin.

[@dr.mikehirschberger7674]

only Winston Churchill was missing.. wonderful uplifting sermon..

[@Karen-pk3uv]

Now I can't help but wonder, how Winston Churchill or FDR would have reacted to 9/11?

[@richardthompson9836]

Gob bless Sir Winston a British/American. The best of both worlds and we are joined at the hip.

[@tannerjordan3754]

richard thompson no doubt the man would be ready to go to war

[@mikewrasman5103]

They got us through WWII.

[@deeeliades3426]

But Queen Elizabeth was there! Thank you Britain!

[@johnwilliamson2276]

This brought tears to my eyes. It is one of my favorite songs of all time. When all of the British people sung it with such determination in their voices it stirred my soul! Thank you truly.

[@ryancowell7977]

Makes me cry Everytime. You guys are truely the best Ally's. May God save both of our Nation's! May we all want for now on stand in solidarity. I have a deep love and respect for you guys!

[@RAD-82ndABN]

As a United States, American Patriot with 29 years of US military service. Whom will always be proud of our United Kingdom cousins. Who’ will eagerly defend both your shores and mine when ever danger comes or tyrannical factors decides to attack us!!! 🇬🇧 🇺🇸

[@Peyton_Urich]

This brings tears to my eyes. As an American I want to thank the British people and the Queen for their unwavering support and admiration for our GREAT Land. God Bless the United States of America and God save the Queen!

[@christopherdavis80]

Here here Peyton, God bless America and our Sovereign The Queen.

[@chrisd2051]

This song... not only did I lose my aunt in the North Tower but a few months ago I laid my grandfather to rest with this song. This is the first time I'm listening to this song since then and it's still hitting me.

[@EpicLuigi24]

This is absolutely incredible. Thank you for posting this!

[@jaimiewarren8687]

“America has no greater friend than Great Britain.” ~George W Bush 2001 ❤️

[@shawndaniels-lr8mx]

A mother singing to her child

[@williammount6496]

HEW HAS SOUNDED FORTH THE TRUMPET THAT SHALL NEVER CALL RETREAT - SO SAYS THE I AM THAT I AM, WHO WAS AND IS AND IS TO COME. WHOEVER IS TRYING TO END FREEDOM WILL NOW FACE GOD'S WRATH.

[@egosumhomovespertilionem]

Twenty-two years later, and this still brings to tears to my eyes. As an American whose parents were from the World War II/Pearl Harbor generation, this struck deep and resonant chords in my soul, even more so knowing that Queen Elizabeth was behind this memorial service to reach out to the UK's American allies in a time of pain and anger. Out present administration in Washington would do better to remember who are our real friends and allies are in this world, and with whom we most closely share ties of faith, democratic values and kinship.

[@quitefranklysamanthatheres1018]

Anytime we feel divided in our own country or abroad I go and look up 9/11 tributes whether it be baseball games- or congress singing at the steps - or this- it makes me remember being 16 and feeling how together our whole world our whole country felt. We loved one another so fiercely and it brings tears to my eyes and a prayer we someday feel this way again. Sometimes I think we truly are in so many ways minus the few who just hate our institutions or find only flaws in our government. I choose to see the beauty. When the 20th anniversary came around (god I feel old) it took me right back to sophomore year, watching the tv and seeing that second plane go in. I cried and gasped in disbelief. My teacher had friends who worked in the tower. He ran out of the room to call. We were crying and frozen. The next day, we all stood for the pledge and didn’t realize we said it so LOUD and so PROUD. Our teacher pointed it out to us, that we for the first time, spoke the pledge versus just standing (too cool for school to say it before) We all looked at one another with tears in our eyes. It was truly a scary and uncertain time but beautiful in so many ways. It made me focus on history and literature which I studied and majored in at college and graduated with my bachelors. I remember like a light switch in my head, probably like how so many young and women felt when they signed up for the military after 9/11, that I wanted to consume and learn as much as I could about our government, and where we came from, who we came from, and how we came to be in detail. I just play these moments in the times of peril and strife, and it instantly fills me with nostalgia loss, but hope.

[@mpralinsky]

I’m originally from one of the colonies--Massachusetts. Thank you, Great Britain! We still think of you as the Mother Country. What a powerful statement of parenthood these memorial events of 2001 were!

[@starrgamer13]

Almost 20 years later, and you got me in tears UK!! I'm from Texas but I'll never forget what happened that day. I was in the 6th grade...about 12 years old at the time. I was in class at the time. My mom was the school nurse and was in the office watching the TV. They tuned into the news after hearing about the first plane hit. They told all the teachers to not turn on the TVs in the classrooms as it would upset the younger kids. I found out after school let out what had happened. She still remembers watching the news in horror as the second plane hit. We were miles and miles away and just as scared cause we didn't know what was happening. That day, lots of parents got off of work and picked their kids up early....and I mean a lot. There was so much news about the attacks that I didn't even know that this happened. This really brought me to tears and is much appreciated even almost 20 years later!

[@quentinquogamoddy1999]

An event you'll never forget, defining a generation. I grew up in SE Texas and remember the day President Kennedy was shot. I was in 2nd Grade, 7 years old. School let out early, and I walked the 2 blocks home. I turned on the TV (I guess I had a house key) and watched the profile picture of Kennedy as no one had words to say. Then Mom came home from work and went to her bedroom to cry. I didn't know much geography, but I knew I lived in Texas, and Dallas was in Texas, and I couldn't understand why someone in Texas would shoot our President. We Texans were all nice people.

[@MA-fn1jv]

Wonderful gesture indeed some 15 years later this still brings up emotions as a British Citizen in the USA!!

[@kyroha]

I remember seeing this when it happened. It still warms my heart immensely to see our British cousins in such solidarity with us. May that great relationship never end.

[@airborne022]

From an American, this right here is true British Class!!! With thanks and help from our older Brother!!!

[@vintagebrew1057]

We are Cousins and no one can break that ever....

[@nigelhamilton815]

Your welcome friend.

[@lkyelberg8255]

As an American, I have to say that, there is a great deal of history between the United Kingdom and The United States. We were originally a part of the United Kingdom. We have since become great friends. With abiding hopes and dreams. When I listened to this broadcast back in 2001. I was overwhelmed by the great passion expressed to us with this song at that great cathedral in London. God Bless the UK. Leonard Kyelberg, Odessa Texas

[@manliomusumeci21]

Proud to feel British and American! God Bless this two Countries!

[@AnastasiaSaenz]

Beautiful performance on a day of tragedy...I thank you Brits for being there for us through the thick and thin. I have no other words of appreciation for you guys...:)

[@Northbravo]

"As He died to make men Holy, Let us Live to make Men Free." Has got to be the best verse of the entire Hymn besides the grapes of wrath part which was basically saying that someone was messing around and about to get a can of whoop ass.

[@bohemoth1]

Thank you for your support during our time of despair and utmost grief. From your COUSIN across the pond 🇬🇧🇺🇸🇵🇷 In the eyes of God we are all family. Please let this remain in our hearts and souls forever and ever.

[@TheDpb167]

Nothing has ever sent chills down my spine as much as this did. Truly amazing.

[@swimmer8585]

Not gonna lie, I shed a manly tear while watching

[@thedankist1376]

nothing non-masculine about it

[@ebecky4275]

swimmer8585 me too. I love my Country. 🇺🇸

[@petermonte2180]

It makes me sad watching this, and I swear to never forget this for as long as I live. Should I ever come down with a horrible diease that makes me forget, I ask to be shot for it

[@vinpepp]

You are allowed it's the manly thing to do ! God bless

[@iVenge]

I will never forget this.

[@JH-cs5py]

I was barely 14 when that morning dawned. In the first few days that followed, I learned a couple of important things....firstly, that I was a patriot. Secondly, I was a member of an international community. Thirdly, I was human rights advocate. Finally, because of this broadcast, I learned that this song existed, where it came from and what it meant, not just to my country, but to me, personally, now that I identified as the above. A year later, my choir adopted this song as the official finale of our joint high-school musical performance each spring. So, thank you, Great Britain, for introducing me to something that means so much to my fellow citizens and I. God bless the USA. God Save the Queen.

[@patsheppard2616]

the pride I feel for all of them sharing our pain. It’s still a comfort after all these years

[@leert2698]

This is the first time that I have seen this. Thank you for showing how much you care for our country and what we went through. Whenever I see the footage of that horrible day it still brings tears to my eyes and makes me feel sick at heart. As with any family, we may have some differences but we have a bond that is stronger than the differences. Thank you for your support. A grateful American

[@billwilliamson1506]

Many of my fellow Americans are too ignorant to realize what compassion is. Many of us have become blinded by our own self-interest and never seek to look on and who never seem to care for others. However, many of us will stand with you forever. From your companion, America.

[@TheFattHatt]

BILL

[@kevlarburrito6693]

"Nobody bulls my brother, except me!"

[@davidgregory4320]

Bill Williamson Thank you Sir, That means a lot to me and mine, God bless you.

[@mattd5147]

Bill Williamson very true, brother. God Bless America and the UK. Love the name you have there too man. Gotta love Red Dead.

[@mattd5147]

Bill Williamson very true, brother. God Bless America and the UK. Love the name you have there too man. Gotta love Red Dead.

[@TWOCOWS1]

This SHOULD BE our national anthem instead of the common bar tune we adopted as our "national anthem" and still hold on to it. This is so historic, so fine-sounding and sooo American! Just fit the lyrics of the Star Spangled Banner to this tune, and we will have a historic beauty

[@Prospero0658]

+clarence spencer But it's so entertaining to try to get people to spell 'Anacreon in Heaven.'

[@abigailwise3390]

also we have this whole thing known as separation of church and state....

[@Prospero0658]

+Abigail Wise Because I'm a pedant at heart, we don't have separation of church and state, but we DO have the Establishment Clause of the First amendment. They're not the same, but The Battle Hymn of the Republic would be iffy, not to mention inappropriate historically.

[@maureencarr7184]

+clarence spencer This is a fine anthem, but who would sing it as a dirge like this. It must be sung with strength and passion,.as is ' Land of hope and Glory' at 'The Proms''.. However on listening to the news from UK, as we do, it seems there's not much Hope there and very little Glory to sing about It breaks my heart!

[@TWOCOWS1]

+Michael Zaman actually i agree Mike. Or even "When Johnny comes marching home" (the tune that is). any of these would be better than the present one. Hurrah, hurrah for your suggestion. Just transfer the historic lyrics to one of the fabulous tunes

[@Wachatoey]

Thank you Great Britain. Great is very appropriate. Love from the USA

[@citrine2011]

I remember watching this service back in 2001 ( i was 13, and i live in Trinidad and Tobago) I will never forget watching the day of the attacks, and i will remember the outpouring of grief and prayer for the American people for eternity. This is the most beautiful version of this hymn i ever heard. “Battle Hymn of the Republic” Mine eyes have seen the glory Of the coming of the Lord; He is trampling out the vintage Where the grapes of wrath are stored; He hath loosed the fateful lightning Of His terrible swift sword; His truth is marching on. Chorus Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! His truth is marching on. I have seen Him in the watchfires Of a hundred circling camps They have builded Him an altar In the evening dews and damps; I can read His righteous sentence By the dim and flaring lamps; His day is marching on. Chorus Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! His truth is marching on. He has sounded forth the trumpet That shall never call retreat; He is sifting out the hearts of men Before His judgement seat; Oh, be swift, my soul, to answer Him; Be jubilant, my feet; Our God is marching on. Chorus Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! His truth is marching on. In the beauty of the lilies Christ was born across the sea, With a glory in His bosom That transfigures you and me; As He died to make men holy, Let us die to make men free; While God is marching on. Chorus Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! His truth is marching on.

[@ropac9145]

For as long as I live, I will never forget this moment and this gesture.