Californian Reacts | Rule Britannia - Last Night of the Proms 2009

[@californianreacts]

I have to admit that the main chorus of "Rule, Britannia!" had been stuck in my head ever since with it's roar of the people singing along. Incredible! Have you ever been to the Last Night of the Proms?

[@margaretflounders8510]

Nope the tickets sell out too quick! She hammed it up beautifully, didn't she?

[@Isleofskye]

Great Reaction and I have Subscribed and THIS is the one you want to see, my friend from 2012 this time: as Last Night Of THe Proms 2012 is brilliant as it features "Jerusalem" and "Land Of Hope And Glory" both of which could be THe National Anthem. ENJOY:)

[@christine5591]

That is definitely in my bucket list. Very difficult to get tickets. Please react to Land of Hope and Glory and Jerusalem and God Save the Queen. All were on the Last Night of the Proms.

[@keithhulks7049]

Yes. Once. A totally unforgettable experience.

[@Jack-fs2im]

its about the Royal Navy at the height

[@DrTinyToff]

We dont show our patriotism very often, but when we do, it's beautiful ❤️🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@randomcomputer7248]

Not allowed to these days.

[@nigelpilgrim4232]

@@randomcomputer7248 It is outrageous we dont !!! & give in to the woke brigade !!🙄

[@catherinecarter3465]

What a load of absolute crap. The Last Night of the Proms happens every year, including this one. There are knock off versions all over the country. You can be as patriotic as you want to be and no one cares. Regrettably, the flags have been co-opted by the far right but nothing will happen to you if you fly one, though your neighbours might worry until the English Defence League don’t show up

[@Basically_idk_lolz]

Welsh patriotic people are rare but amazing 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@rikkitikki922]

Britannia is the personification of the British isles. She is a water goddess that holds a trident and a shield. I always loved this song . I was always hugely patriotic even as a little girl. The truth of the lyrics, in that we have an almost unmatched navy and have for most of history, had an empire the sun never set on etc. It really made me feel proud to be British. I'm a first generation born in England though, proud to have been born in the mother sow lol. My parents and family came from Barbados during the windrush era when it was still part of the empire. Fun fact: when Barbados, took "independence" from Britain in the 1960s, they designed the new flag to represent the sun, sea and the broken trident of Britannia. The reason the trident is black is to represent the people of an island nicknamed little England.

[@JJ-of1ir]

I loved reading this. Thank you.

[@Dairy917]

That’s not what the hymn is about. It’s about Britons being taken as slaves by the Muslim world. That raided the south coast of England. Before we had a navy worth the name to send them to the bottom.

[@DraconimLt]

@@Dairy917 that's the origin yeah, but it's technically about getting stronger (esp. the navy), to Rule the Waves and never let it happen again, so they are kinda right.

[@Baggerz182]

repent to God

[@kingonthemoon7044]

used to have an unmatched navy lol. now its been severely outmatched

[@angelabushby1891]

The singer is dressed as Lord Nelson,our Hero who won the Battle of Traffalga,who died on his ship by a French sniper.

[@dee2251]

Did you know, that Rule Brittania, and the ‘Britain never, never, never shoal be slaves’ came from an ancient law decreed that no Britain should ever be a slave? It’s why Britain single handedly fought the transatlantic slave trade when the rest of world, including Africa, wanted it to continue as it was so profitable. Britain alone stopped the slave trade.

[@10wanderer]

wrong read above

[@khy6330]

You mean the same Brittania that forcibly shipped hundreds of thousands of Irish and Scottish to Barbados, the West Indies and the Americas as indentured servants--slaves in all but name? My ancestors would like to call BULLSH!T on that directly to your face.

[@JAKDAW9]

​@@10wanderer it's factual history dumbass

[@donaldlampert331]

Those Brits sure know how to put on a “show”!! 🌅🥂💕

[@christophermichaelclarence6003]

Thus was Charter, the Charter of the Land, Rule Britannia ! Britannia rule the waves ! 🇬🇧🟥👑💂🦁

[@ferglesnerk]

This is why Britain kicks arse when confronted with wars.

[@gdok6088]

It was apparently Sarah Connelly's husband who suggested she had a British Royal Naval uniform from the time of Admiral Nelson made especially for this performance. Nelson's column in Trafalgar Square, London commemorates Lord Admiral Nelson's famous victory at The Battle of Trafalgar where the British Royal Navy triumphed against the combined fleets of the French and Spanish Navies.

[@alisonhill3941]

Admiral Lord Nelson, not Lord Admiral Nelson. Military rank precedes titles.

[@gdok6088]

@@alisonhill3941 I stand corrected m’ lady - thank you.

[@MaxBrunner-hq2xx]

Dame Sarah is an opera singer who specialises in what are sometimes called "Trouser roles". That is, parts where the character is a man. These were mostly written to be sung by castrated male singers - obviously that's a no go these days, so the parts are sung either by women or counter tenors. If you can find the clips of her playing Julius Caesar in a production from Glyndbourne, you can see what I mean.

[@ichhabe330]

You don't have even have to be British to get goosebumps the size of tennis balls when this is performed.

[@lovelybitofbugle219]

🎼When Britain first, at heaven's command Arose from out the azure main Arose arose from out the azure main This was the charter, the charter of the land And guardian angels sang this strain Rule Britannia, Britannia, rule the waves Britons never, never, shall be slaves Rule Britannia, Britannia, rule the waves Britons never, never, shall be slaves Still more majestic shalt thou rise More dreadful from each foreign stroke More dreadful, dreadful from each foreign stroke As the loud blast, the blast that tears the skies Serves but to root thy native oak Rule Britannia, Britannia, rule the waves Britons never, never, shall be slaves Rule Britannia, Britannia, rule the waves Britons never, never, shall be slaves Still more majestic shalt thou rise More dreadful from each foreign stroke More dreadful, dreadful from each foreign stroke As the loud blast, the blast that tears the skies Serves but to root thy native oak Rule Britannia, Britannia, rule the waves Britons never, never, shall be slaves Rule Britannia, Britannia, rule the waves Britons never, never, shall be slaves The Muses, still with freedom found Shall to thy happy coasts repair Shall to thy happy, happy coasts repair Blest isle regardless, with countless beauty places And manly hearts to guard the fair Rule Britannia, Britannia, rule the waves Britons never, never, shall be slaves Rule Britannia, Britannia, rule the waves Britons never, never, shall be slaves

[@rachelhenderson2688]

I actually learned that at school!

[@robertgilbert1426]

Good for you!!!

[@christophermichaelclarence6003]

This was the Charter, the Charter of the Land Guardian Angels, sang this strain Rule Britannia ! Britannia rule the waves ! Bri

[@lamarjlp914]

To thee belongs the rural reign Our cities shall with commerce shin All shall be the subject main On every shore it circles thine.

[@Jamie_D]

I love it when large masses of people sing "powerful" songs together

[@californianreacts]

Absolutely! Can't beat it and I couldn't help but smile when the main chorus began. Incredible and powerful!

[@weldonwin]

This is what believe is called "Belting it from your heart"

[@ken-u3n]

The BBC Proms is a classical music festival held every summer at the Royal Albert Hall in London, It lasts for around 8 weeks. The Last Night of the Proms is great fun, everyone in high spirits, great atmosphere in the RAH, Hyde Park and in other concert locations around the country. Lots of traditional patriotic music played.

[@californianreacts]

Love it! Such energy and patriotic songs bursting from Royal Albert Hall and other locations around the UK. Can't imagine what it's like being there but maybe some day!

[@GiveMeBackMyUsernameYouTube]

I recall a while ago there was some protest from the usual woke, terminally offended Twitter brigade about wanting to ban the more patriotic or "overtly nationalistic" music because it was culturally insensitive or some such nonsense. Happily I think the vast majority of the public dismissed the idea with a scoff and collectively told those making the demands to grow up and get a grip.

[@jameswiglesworth5004]

@@GiveMeBackMyUsernameKZbin Not sure how long that will be the case, The BBC are terminally woke and you can be sure they will bend to pressure to be "inclusive"

[@gillianhynes7120]

You should listen to Land of Hope and Glory from the same year. Makes me proud to be British

[@themanftheworld8439]

That an English song...lohg

[@gillianhynes7120]

@@themanftheworld8439 it says Britain's not English but I am English and proud of it but I love our entire island

[@themanftheworld8439]

@@gillianhynes7120 lohg is the english anthem.

[@Maryanne-tt8jn]

@@gillianhynes7120 me too🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧

[@papercup2517]

In my teens back in the late 60s or early 70s I had a season ticket to the Proms, so got to go to the 'Last Night' - literally the last night of the summer season of Promenade Concerts, held at the Royal Albert Hall in London each year. The idea of the Proms was to make live performance of top quality classical music accessible to everyone, so as well as the normal seating for wealthier patrons (often wearing traditional evening dress) there were two alternative cheaper areas for those with less ready cash. The best-known of these was the large area at the front, nearest the stage, where you could stand or walk around - the meaning of 'promenade' is to walk. This used to be (and probably still is) packed every night with seriously knowledgeable music students who showed their appreciation of the regular orchestra and the various invited guests with thunderous applause and shouts of approval. There were many eccentric little traditions and in-jokes in the typically English way, shared between the audience and the conductor, who acted as host for the evening, some of which you see here in the famous 'Last Night', like the bobbing up and down to the beat of certain pieces and other peculiarities. But the moment the conductor's baton was raised for the start of a piece there would be absolute silence, until the end, they were so respectful of the performers. The second of these cheaper areas was 'up in the gods' - the topmost tier of balconies, where I used to go, along with many city workers of all kinds, often coming straight from work bringing sandwiches and flasks of coffee for their supper. You had to be quite fit though, to climb the many flights of stairs to enjoy this special area. I loved it there, it was quiet and 'away from it all', with no seating and you could do what you like - sit cross-legged or make yourself at home stretching out and lying on the floor, eyes closed, listening; or sit and enjoy your supper picnic-style; or stand up and lean over the balcony edge, gazing down at the magnificent scene below. The whole series was broadcast by the BBC (the national broadcaster) on radio and then TV, when that came in. The last night was just a fun thing, a sort of thank you to all the regular attendees and a chance for both audience and orchestra to let their hair down a bit, playing singing en masse some of those old favourite patriotic songs redolent of Britain's glory days of Empire, while some of the students would wave flags and there would be some extra joking around. Over time, with more people seeing it on TV it grew and grew in popularity as an event in its own right, and competition for tickets became fierce - IIRC, you automatically got one if you were a season ticket holder, but if not, there may have been some sort of lottery for them. I don't know when they started having that 'overspill' event in Hyde Park, but it certainly wasn't happening in my day. I have the fondest of memories of these wonderful concerts in this wonderful venue, which, at a time when everyone (including me) was obsessed with all the excitement of the new in pop music, gave me a real appreciation for and pleasure in classical music, and all the traditions that surround it.

[@tommydavies4365]

Britannia is the godly embodiment of the British Realm. Her image is usually depicted wearing a Corinthian Helmet as a symbol of strength, clothed in white for purity/piety and a gold breastplate for resilience. She used to carry a spear, (which was based on the story of Europa, who was given a spear that could never miss by the Greek gods). As the myth goes, as Britain's power further increased at sea, Poseidon himself gave his Crown and Trident to Britannia as she became Mistress of the Seas.

[@geekexmachina]

Because of the waiting lists and popularity they launched the Proms in the Park where people could take part in various cities, I went to one of the Manchester ones It was superb. its common at a number of British events to set up Screens in parks to share the experience this happens with sports, and celebrations too

[@geekexmachina]

So Rule Britannia comes in the Finale of the Concert in a section called Fantasia On British Sea Songs then the national Anthem. The arrangement has differences each year with guest performers but the songs are usually the same Sea Shanties and songs, It was arranged to mark the centenary of the battle of Trafalgar (the singer was dressed as Nelson albeit with all limbs intact) in 1905 by Sir Henry Wood. In many ways the song reflects the British Determination to Destroy the Slave Trade using the Royal Navy.

[@Addsy]

The annual Promenade Concerts (as they were originally called) are the biggest and longest continental festival of music in the world👍 a fantastic celebration of music!

[@Tolrem-uh2ee]

A rare moment of British patriotism. Incredible fun to be there! Everyone is welcome in the celebration

[@jameswiglesworth5004]

Well not everyone, you need to attend at least 5 concerts in the season to enter the ballot (which is fair enough) and 200 tickets are available by open ballot

[@Tolrem-uh2ee]

@@jameswiglesworth5004 None of that is true. You are a dickhead. I have been to 5 of these. No ballot and the Royal Albert Hall has 5000 capacitiy.

[@Ionabrodie69]

Not RARE at all.. happens EVERY year..🙄🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

[@robnorth7638]

The Royal Albert Hall seats 5300, plus around 700 standing when permitted, as on the "last night". Opened in1871 by Queen Victoria and named after her late husband it was designed by the Royal Engineers and is as good as the day it was completed. Incredibly, it hosts 350 events a year...

[@jonathangoll2918]

Although I'm a leftie, I'm for this song. It's not smug; it's not 'Britannia rules the waves', it's 'Britannia rule the waves', expressing a fervent wish. When this was written in 1740, we were starting on the War of the Austrian Succession, and were fearful of a French invasion; it has always been important for us to keep control of the sea. Many say that the "never, never, never shall be slaves" bit refers to the threat of enslaving pirates from North-West Africa (Barbary). But I wonder. Since 1662 our establishment had started traded in slaves again. ( William the Conqueror had abolished slavery in 1085. ) Was this song part of a revolt against making slave status normalised? In 1772 abolitionists forced our judiciary to declare that slavery had no place in English law.

[@annemolyneux6793]

Actually, the words became “Brittania rules the waves” in Victorian times, according to Google! Bc we did!

[@jpdmufc]

Love this piece of music, no mater where your from it still gives you goosebumps

[@lyndarichardson4744]

The Brits can be patriotic when they put their minds to it 🙂

[@evelyntownley6651]

We are patriotic. But these days we are not allowed to be ...apparently its a criminal offence....but however we are still very patriotic ..unless you have had the woke virus .❤..love you're channel why have I not seen you on KZbin before ❤

[@colincavanagh7148]

Can we nice of u 😂😂

[@t.a.k.palfrey3882]

The Proms - more correctly The Promenade Concerts - have been held each summer, even during the War Years, since 1895. The BBC has been sponsoring and managing the seasons since 1939, bringing them to the Royal Albert Hall after the Queens Hall was destroyed in the Blitz. In recent years, live large-screen simulcasts at Hyde Park, and in cities in each of the Home Nations have been a feature of the Last Night of the eight-week concert seasons, as have some outdoor concerts.

[@BarryGrigg]

I was fortunate enough to attend The Last Night of The Proms at The Albert Hall, way back in 1987, to say it was one of the highlights of my life is to understate how emotionally charged the whole event was. Since then I have not been able to get another ticket, luckily we have another 'prom' to attend. 'The Battle Proms' are a series of open air, picnic concerts that are held in the parkland of 4 of Englands most magnificent stately homes. My wife and I have attended the event at Burghley House, Lincolnshire, for the last 14 years. Based upon a Napoleonic Re-enactment, with a full Concert Orchestra,193 Live Firing Cannons, Cavalry Displays, Musketmen, The Red Devils (Parachute Regiment Display Team), An air display by a Supermarine Spitfire Mk IX and a whole lot more. Its definately worth checking out! At £40 pounds per ticket it is an absolute bargain and guaranteed to bring a tear to the eye of anyone with a drop of British Blood in their body. Keep up the excellent work. Kindest Regards Barry Grigg

[@JJ-of1ir]

Have a look at 'Land of Hope and Glory' also from the Last Night of the Proms 2012. Same 2012 prom, different video 'Jerusalem and the National Anthem'. Festival of Remembrance 2017 ' I vow to thee my country' by the Royal Marines and/or the same hymn from The Festival of Remembrance (no date needed) where the words are sung by everyone and there are captions to follow. Just one or two suggestions - sorry if its too much!

[@californianreacts]

Not at all! I'll definitely check out these suggestions, I very much enjoyed listening and learning more about Last Night of the Proms and the songs (mainly through comments now).

[@Isleofskye]

@@californianreacts I have just made an identical suggestion and I have watched these "Last Nights" foe 60+ years,my friend:)

[@lulusbackintown1478]

Yes, definitely Land of Hope and Glory and Jerusalem 👍

[@keithhulks7049]

The Proms is the Promenade Concerts instituted by Sir Henry Wood over a hundred years ago. It runs for around two months in the summer and culminates in the last night in early September. End of term party you might say.

[@geraldtir]

The song was originally written about the Barbery pirates. it’s when Muslim pirates came over to the UK and were taking white women especially as slaves. hence the song Britain never never will be slaves. It’s estimated that over 1 million people were taken from the UK and Europe, as slaves by the Barbery pirates. And in fact, after the American war of independence , The Americans built up a Navy in order to go after the Barbery pirates, for the same reason they were attacking and taking slaves.

[@californianreacts]

Appreciate the extra context on this song and originally written about the Barbery pirates for which I'll also have to look up for information on the pirates. The song is making much more sense. I posted to lyrics in the description and read/sang over them and didn't fully understand what it represented and I must admit I had some parts wrong. So once again, thank you geraldtir!

[@geraldtir]

@@californianreacts hi there you’re so very welcome. I know you’re interested in history over here from the content that you provide, so to let you know where I am in the UK, I’m in England in a County called Bedfordshire in a small town called Shefford. All the very best now my friend look forward to your next video.

[@KGardner01010]

@@californianreacts - There is a history video on YT I've seen before about the Barbary Pirates (from West Africa) raiding the coasts of Britain and Europe for white slaves to take back home to sell . . . a quick search of the pirate videos via the search bar will lead you to it I'm sure . . .

[@songsmith31a]

Surely one of the most effective presetnations of this particualr patrotic British song - with the singer entering con brio into the spirit of the occasion at every level.

[@paulinejackson8105]

awesome video,' I Vow to thee my country' is another patriotic song, there are different versions of it,

[@spacefanatic]

You should also watch 'The Last Night of the Proms' when they sing 'Jerusalem' and 'Land of Hope and Glory'. Also 'I Vow To Thee My Country' at the 2022 Remembrance Service with Luke Evans (the actor) singing this.

[@generaladvance5812]

It's a banger but my favourite is still Hearts Of Oak. For who are so free as the sons of the waves?

[@vintagebrew1057]

Yus, Hearts of Oak for me!

[@891Henry]

Britain is an island and the sea and navy are close to the heart of Brits. They have a love of this ultimate navy song. 'Rule Britannia, Britannia rules the waves, Britons never ever will be slaves.'

[@catherinecarter3465]

The words are actually, Britannia rule the waves. Ie not a statement but an exhortation. Britannia, get out there and do some ruling.

[@euanfraser2166]

the proms isnt just an event its a series of nights that make up a period of time called prom season where each night they do different music by different composers such as bach, elgar, mozart and many more musical numbers. they will have orchestras from around the globe perform. they will have themed nights such as movies and theater productions, such as looking at the works of john Williams (star wars)

[@anonahawkins7230]

When you watch the Last Night of the Prom(anade) Concerts now, you will see lots of different countries' flags being waved as well. It all adds to the fun. The varied programme of concerts are on every night for about 3 weeks every year. The BBC, who organise and broadcast them, also erect large screens so people get join in with the Last Night festivities, which happen in London, at different venues around the UK. It is amazing and a great tradition.

[@martynnotman3467]

We have a LOT of patriotic songs. Im keen on "Heart of Oak" and "Britains Strike Home" too

[@californianreacts]

I will absolutely listen to these!

[@edwardhuggins84]

@HistorYEET! | Californian Reacts heart of Oak is the marching song of the Royal Navy

[@jillosler9353]

It is always hard to get a seat at the Last Night of the Proms - even in the standing section! You would imagine that classical music would have a diminishing appeal today but the Last Night just gets more popular so now they have the annual event screened to cities around the country and in Hyde Park, London. As you could see it is a rare opportunity for us to wave our flag(s) and sing patriotic songs like Rule Brittania, Land of Hope and Glory, and Jerusalem. Check out Land of Hope and Glory from the Last Night of the Proms next . . . we'll soon have you as hooked as us!

[@RugbyMatters]

Have attended the Last Night of the Proms in Hyde Park 7 times. You can buy food and drink in the park enclosure but it is very expensive, not very good and you wait in line for over 40 minutes to be served. The first two times we took our real picnic hampers, plates, silver cutlery, champagne glasses, spirit tumblers, icebox and camping chairs. Looked fantastic but it was all very heavy and a nightmare getting home with all the equipment when you are drunk with 70,000 other people many of whome are also drunk all trying to get away on public transport. The last 5 times we took paper plates, disposable champagne flutes & spirit tumblers, we wrapped tge food in kitchen foil, all bottles covered with Cooling Sleeves to keep the booze chiled, plus we bought a bag of ice just before we entered Hyde Park. We also took blankets to place your food over as you don't get time to sit down, to much fun and things to do.

[@davidsweeney4021]

It relates to when the Royal Navy becoming supreme on the seas and ending Moorish pirates kidnapping Europeans to sell into slavery in the Ottoman Empire

[@knowledge-seeker-x7u]

She's dressed in the uniform of Admiral Lord Nelson.... appropriate for' Britannia Rules The Waves'

[@ShapGranite]

It's worth saying that Dame Sarah Connolly is one of the greatest living mezzo-sopranos, and as fine an actress as she is a singer - she delivers a unique and PERFECT burlesque performance here, bringing lots of eighteenth century ornamentation back to the song while remaining clearly in authority as prima donna/admirale throughout .The baleful eyeball while she unsheaths her goofy sword-flag is masterful. I saw her once as Fricka in Die Walkure, and she blew both Brunnhilde and Wotan off the stage.

[@geoffball4431]

I am 100% royalist and love my country and traditions. Please don’t let this political crowd stop ordinary British people from singing these songs

[@Isleofskye]

Great Reaction and I have Subscribed and THIS is the one you want to see, my friend from 2012 this time: as Last Night Of THe Proms 2012 is brilliant as it features "Jerusalem" and "Land Of Hope And Glory" both of which could be THe National Anthem. ENJOY:)

[@californianreacts]

Appreciate it Isleofskye! Writing down Light Night of the Proms 2012 for Jerusalem and Land Of Hope And Glory :)

[@jimdixon8266]

Was there in the royal Albert hall in 2021 for the last night of the proms , absolutely brilliant

[@johnsmith-de9wv]

The wife bought tickets some years ago to the last night ,Iwill always have a laugh when remembering it I can't sing but I can really shout loudly ,and so I did ,three ladies behind showed their appreciation by bashing me on and around the bonce but in a festive manner and laughing and giggling while trying to sing ,yes truly unforgettable!!!

[@davidlyons3678]

I can't watch this without choking up. I feel so proud when hearing our nation's songs

[@petertrabaris1629]

Just discovered your channel. Happy to now be a subscriber. I wanted to thank you for not just doing this video, but for not interrupting much. Also, so nice that you took the time to do a bit of historical lookup and context. I look for ward to seeing more of your work. Thanks and Peace

[@johnchristmas7522]

Last night at the proms is a must, if you visit the UK then make sure you know the dates and book well in advance!! Normally called "The Promenade Concerts" at the Royal Albert Hall. Prommers refers to the use of standing areas inside the hall (the Arena and the Gallery)for which ticket prices are much lower. There is no dress code

[@mattredman6069]

and this is why i love being british

[@matthewjamison]

Land of Hope & Glory is another great Proms song.

[@californianreacts]

I'll absolutely check out Land of Hope & Glory! Very much enjoying these :)

[@matthewjamison]

@@californianreacts nice 1 dude

[@themanftheworld8439]

LHG IS ENGLISH NOT BRITISH.

[@katsinthecradle89]

Makes me cry every time to see our people so united and proud

[@ThomasDooley-lb1pz]

As a child in Liverpool, together with others', we used to sing in secret, rule two tanners (a six penny piece) two tanners makes a bob (a shilling coin) King Geoge never never never shaves his knob

[@knowledge-seeker-x7u]

Promenade Concertsare interesting on how they came into being. Two months every year to allow the classics and much else to be heard by all.

[@1889jonny]

It's title is actually "Rule, Britannia!" (the comma is important) co-written by James Thomson and David Mallet in 1740

[@vintagebrew1057]

The lads did good!

[@markwolstenholme3354]

The conductor on this occasion was American. 👍

[@ianjackson1674]

About 7,000 people can pack intp the Royal Albert Hall for the Last Night. Demand for tickets in the hall exceeds supply usually by a factor of 10. Around 40,000 in Hyde Park just outside the hall, around 20,000 each at venues in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Huge TV and radio audiences. This concert is special, as it is the end of term party to a series of arounfd 75 concerts playing classical (and other ) music across the late summer. British patriotism is always there, but usually it goes without saying and is largely undemonstrative. Just occasionally we let it out for an airing.

[@markbaker2826]

Ha Ha have only been once which was Amazing !! but watch it on TV every year ! makes me proud to be a Brit !

[@annemolyneux6793]

She’s wonderful! How fun!

[@californianreacts]

Absolutely wonderful! Looks like so much fun too. Couldn't imagine how much pride I'd have being there, and I'm not even British!

[@joanporter3666]

Zadok the priest is beautiful and took my breath away!

[@AmberPanda]

I will never understand why the BBC did not broadcast the Last Night of the Proms in 2020 because we lost our beautiful Queen, I think it was the right thing to broadcast 😢

[@jameswiglesworth5004]

The Queen died in 2022

[@Ionabrodie69]

You stupid woman.. we lost our Queen in 2022… 😡🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@rogerraynsford5737]

It all started with a small country called England located on a small Island In the North Atlantic , and went on to create the largest Empire in the History of the world, a quarter of the world come under the British control.

[@viviennehodson4768]

Rule Britannia is when we had pirates and the Ottoman Empire who took whole villages from our coast into slavery. Then th3 governments at the time assigned the British fleet to stop raiders on our coast line. Hence the song and the history behind it!

[@lesjones471]

When you have been in the forces like I did for 18+ years from 1966 onwards it puts a lump in your throat hearing Night of the Proms every year.

[@LiseR-cu4dv]

You'll notice that nobody flinches or is concerned by the odd noise from the audience because there aren't any shooters or guns here.

[@lesleyallinson8738]

Am very pleased lots of Americans are listening and enjoying last night at the proms it's a big thing over here yes every year.

[@becksyno7]

Perfect reaction, I’ve not been lucky enough to get tickets but went to Hyde park which is free

[@californianreacts]

Appreciate it, becksyno! I've seen some portions (on KZbin) from Hyde park and it looks like a fantastic place to watch it. I remember walking through the park and at the time had no idea this was even a thing. Next time I'll keep note!

[@jeanlind7540]

You have to take this song into perspective when we had largest navy in the world.

[@mina_en_suiza]

If you love the spirit of live performances, you should definitely check out the documentary "Best Crowd Ever - El mejor público del mundo" (w. English subs).

[@annemolyneux6793]

When I was a kid and before our money went to the decimal system, Britannia was on our huge Pennies!

[@WhiteIkiryo-yt2it]

As a Brit, this brings a tear to the eye every time. Rule Britannia! 🇬🇧

[@themadmechanic1964]

Rule Britainia .. Rules the waves ... Britain never shall be slaves ... still gets me as a old Jolly Jack Tar

[@williambranch4283]

George Washington used to stand attention to this! It was written to celebrate the British Admiral who was Lawrence Washington's commander, Lawrence being George's older brother, who built and named Mt Vernon after his commander.

[@kaycey7361]

The place is hyde park, Albert Hall

[@annpartoon5300]

As an expat this had me in tears

[@michele4195]

Me too.

[@Ally-i1d]

you should listen to land of hope and glory next

[@californianreacts]

I'll check it out! Greatly enjoyed Rule, Britannia and would be fun to listen to more 🙂

[@johnsmith-de9wv]

about five years ago I went to the last night and because I couldnt hold a note the girls behind me bashed me with their flags but we were laughing like nutters

[@debbiegabrielsen4942]

Please review Jerusalem, and Land of Hope and Glory this is an annual event , The Proms last 6weeks over the summer , ending in Last Night where all familiar songs are always sung in a very enthusiastic way

[@sheilaleslie1323]

And the Hornpipe. But you favourite is “Tom Bowlng” I always get a lump in my throat for that one.

[@caroleteare924]

Could you also react to The Hornpipe from Sea Shanties at the Last Night of the Proms. It is a sort of race between orchestra and audience as the tempo gets faster and faster. Great fun.

[@harrietelizabeth9195]

I highly recommend a song that isn't a patriotic song but sounds like it should be - Christopher Tin's Baba Yetu. He wrote it as the intro song to the game Civilisation. It's the lord's prayer in Swahili. You should check out the original Civilisation intro video first and then the live orchestra version orchestrated by Christopher Tin. An act on America's Got Talent also did a FANTASTIC choral version of it. Every version gives me goosebumps. I was in a choir from when I was 7yo until I was 18 (youth choir so 18 was the cut off) and our beloved choir master was well versed in Swahili as he spent a lot of time (and still does) teaching choirs in Africa and building schools for them. I was thrilled when I convinced him to let us learn and sing this song for a performance once.

[@kimarnill7648]

Please react to the sea shanties, it’s brilliant.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇬🇧

[@californianreacts]

I love sea shanties!! There a specific one? Or is one a part of the Proms?

[@kimarnill7648]

@@californianreactsI believe it’s the hornpipe , you might think the audience is rude but that’s part of the last night of the proms. Total different subject but have you reacted to the great dictator speech ( Charlie Chaplin) 1940 but still very very relevant today 😮🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇬🇧

[@evorock]

@@californianreacts you need to look for Fantasia on British sea songs by Sir Henry Wood. I've played these myself a number of times with the amateur orchestra I play with, and its great fun, even of the sailors hornpipe is an absolute killer kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6ild2aBbbeqaLs

[@davidsewellclarke4997]

No one does it better than our service personnel, one video was filmed in Salisbury Novichok City,

[@sniperHEX]

A song that explains why anyone living on British territories will never be enslaved...

[@susanashcroft2674]

I believe tickets fly like hotcakes as it is so popular as you can see. Pre covid I noticed a few 'regulars' in the crowd who year on year must have had their phones on speed dial to book!! Sadly due to The Queen's passing the evening event was cancelled on the day of her passing and the Last Night was cancelled as a mark of respect.

[@stumccabe]

Rule, Britannia! Britannia, rule the waves! Britons never, never, never shall be slaves. When Britain first, at heaven's command, Arose from out the azure main, This was the charter of the land, And Guardian Angels sang this strain: The nations not so blest as thee Must, in their turn, to tyrants fall, While thou shalt flourish great and free: The dread and envy of them all. Still more majestic shalt thou rise, More dreadful from each foreign stroke, As the loud blast that tears the skies Serves but to root thy native oak. Thee haughty tyrants ne'er shall tame; All their attempts to bend thee down Will but arouse thy generous flame, But work their woe and thy renown. To thee belongs the rural reign; Thy cities shall with commerce shine; All thine shall be the subject main, And every shore it circles, thine. The Muses, still with freedom found, Shall to thy happy coasts repair. Blest isle! with matchless beauty crowned, And manly hearts to guard the fair. Rule, Britannia! Britannia, rule the waves! Britons never, never, never shall be slaves.

[@jasmineteehee3612]

Love the proms, great reaction. There are other songs such as Jerusalem.

[@beadot8629]

Watched the proms shown in Glasgow Green. Really good night, although it was interspersed with some loud fellow Scots who couldn’t hold their drink, or their foul mouths. Typical for most social events in Scotland really.

[@aaronWHU92]

We don’t shout about being patriotic. But when we do we do it properly.

[@californianreacts]

Very true! Well said, Aaron.

[@fred3965]

What has happened to my country this is being taken away from us

[@jamesmcculloch8096]

I could't agree more ... especially with the new labour government seeing being Brittish as something to be ashamed of so bringing in more and more migrants to erode our culture.

[@Eve-Nicholson]

@lovelybitofbugle219 7 months ago 🎼When Britain first, at heaven's command Arose from out the azure main Arose arose from out the azure main This was the charter, the charter of the land And guardian angels sang this strain Rule Britannia, Britannia, rule the waves Britons never, never, shall be slaves 18th century.

[@Ukbrummie]

Britannia rules the waves 🌊 🇬🇧

[@monkee1969]

not anymore we don't, we can't even rule ourselves.

[@Ukbrummie]

@@monkee1969 cheer up fella

[@monkee1969]

@@Ukbrummie your comment cheered me up no end. Thnx man :)

[@cmlemmus494]

Just to add a bit of extra context, seats in Royal Albert Hall for 2023 Proms range from £475 to £1500 (US $580 - $1840). That's for a single night of entertainment. Even the boxes are sold by the seat.

[@californianreacts]

Good to know! Wow! In that case I'll some day be in Hyde park to enjoy this wonderful event :) However if one were to have enough money to grab a seat, this seems like one night that would be well worth it for the memories.

[@nigelhyde279]

@@californianreacts There are 200 seats available for anyone to buy, for the rest you must attend at least 5 of the other Prom concerts.

[@891Henry]

You should have a listen to the Proms doing Jerusalem and I Vow To Thee My Country.

[@julesmarwell8023]

God bless our dear king Charles the 3rd King of Australia may he reign for ever

[@georgejob2156]

All the best to our cousins in Oz 🇦🇺. G,day Oz!!

[@tonywright140]

You must check out Land of hope and glory

[@timenchanter1983]

We rarely do patriotic so when we do we make it count

[@Ionabrodie69]

What a load of rubbish.. we do it EVERY year.. 🙄🤷‍♀️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

[@rogerredding5269]

Brilliant 👌😊 love it and our beautiful country . those who don't like our country cultures and way of life/?? Don't come here????..end of.

[@TrimTrimmer]

You know it’s powerful when the woman singing it can’t help but orgasm throughout 😂😅 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@elizabethbibby7518]

I love being British 😊

[@ronturner9850]

Brilliant! Try Jerusalem… more patriotic singing!

[@vlofvl]

And it’s that level of love for our land and our pride in being British that meant we would never have lost to Germany in the 2nd world war