God Save The Queen & God Defend New Zealand - Hayley Westenra (NZ War Memorial Ceremony London 2006)

Hayley ヘイリー 海莉 singing the National Anthems of the United Kingdom and New Zealand at the dedication ceremony of the New Zealand War Memorial on 11 November 2006 at Hyde Park, London. This took place in the presence of Her Majesty The Queen, other members of the Royal Family, the Prime Minister of New Zealand, Helen Clark and the Prime Minister of the UK, Tony Blair.
God Save The Queen and God Defend New Zealand have equal status as the official National Anthems of New Zealand.
This version recorded from Sky News TV by Steve Hayter for HWI, edited and belatedly uploaded by Dave Ludlow nearly three years late (oops!)
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[@ronellecoetzer2850]

This lady has got a beautiful and brilliant voice.

[@briandelaney9710]

My dad recuperated in New Zealand from wounds he received at Guadalcanal in 1942 and he loved the people and culture

[@rafaleyu]

salute and respect to your father.

[@azmamazmam727]

I 've heard NZ's national anthem in its entirety. God Save NZ has to be one of the best written anthems ever written and a most wonderful melody.

[@suzannekirkwood6392]

I like the full version but it's too long for most events

[@edzomuljo]

its called god defend nz

[@blazednlovinit]

Hayley has the voice and face of an angel. Her voice gave me goosebumps

[@skrivbok]

She looks absolutely stunning - and her voice... wow!

[@bananam5206]

+MAORI-CELTIC I am with you pal

[@teller1290]

you leave that child alone!

[@katerinakempb8217]

She a good girl is our Hayley, she is proud of her heritage Kiwi, beautiful singer, see she had the cuzzies as the backing group lol.

[@jonmould2946]

Yes the queen looks great.

[@stevethea5250]

@WilliamTheConquerer selfish 🍻

[@lonestar6709]

The Kiwi's singing 'God Save the Queen' in the background there. That was beyond wonderful. Proud New Zealanders proud of the Commonwealth. God bless you.

[@stgr0186]

Well it's their national anthem

[@alwellus]

On behalf of my British family, I offer my sincerest gratitude and appreciation for your loyalty in 1914 and 1939. May GOD bless you and NZ richly for it!

[@karenwesley332]

New Zealand has a lovely National Anthem, much love from Canada.

[@un7490]

And so have we

[@andyc9902]

Canada anthems quite good too.

[@karunahembrom4799]

New Zealand has the best national anthem in the whole world .

[@user-nv9px2hy6b]

​@@andyc9902 I most prefer our old national anthem "the maple leaf forever"

[@ricardin081]

Lovely country New Zealand.

[@veronicaclayton3554]

if they didnt destroy trees that birds live in

[@karunahembrom4799]

Yes, New Zealand is the most beautiful country in the whole world .

[@scorpiowatertiger]

Beautiful young woman, beautiful voice, two stalwart realms, couldn't ask for better allies (along with the Canucks and the Aussies) - Happy Summer from Seattle!

[@steverush4402]

Hayley rates a salute, whatever she's singing.

[@revolucion41]

i am a kiwi and i am fiercely proud to share a head of state with the UK and fiercely proud of our shared history. god save the queen of great britain and new zealand.

[@ChronicCheater]

Salute from the UK, brother.

[@briannorton4784]

tom thompson I'm Canadian and feel the same.

[@bigal640]

all brothers now and forever

[@DarthMalgusSith_Lord]

Kiwi brothers, do you forgot us Aussie?

[@jamesthebond4904]

Well said, mate, from your Canadian bro.

[@suebailey4263]

I'm a proud Australian, and have every respect for our friends in the UK and New Zealand.

[@suebailey4263]

@@brianjoseph3708 no, Hayley is a Kiwi. Born 10th April 1987 in Christchurch NZ.

[@limefrog77]

We have a national anthem and a royal anthem. Canada remains a monarchy, like New Zealand, and the Govenor-General, being the representative of the Queen is saluted with God Save the Queen.

[@thegreypenguin5097]

NZ has 2 official national anthems. Both of which are played here.

[@itsme-sn5gi]

@@thegreypenguin5097 I've never been anywhere where they don't play god defend new Zealand. Except if the governor general is present

[@LordDim1]

@@itsme-sn5gi God Defend New Zealand is generally used as New Zealand’s national anthem, but God Defend New Zealand and God Save the Queen have the exact same legal status as national anthem. Denmark has the exact same situation, with one song used as national anthem, and the other as royal anthem, despite them both legally having equal status as national anthem

[@itsme-sn5gi]

@@LordDim1 imagine if they played GSTQ for new Zealand at the world cup or something like that?

[@LordDim1]

@@itsme-sn5gi It would technically be correct

[@danielwoodruffe2938]

Beautiful: understated, proud and sincere - New Zealand: It's not the size of the dog in the fight, but the size of the fight in the dog!

[@hwivideo]

I have removed several offensive comments about The Royal Family, and their corresponding replies (with apologies to those who remained civil). Please, everyone, let's try to stick to respectful comments about the video. Thanks! :)

[@JimWhitaker]

One or two more need pruning please.

[@xelallih]

The only response to those idiots was to watch how the 'Veterans' sang the Maori words They did not know all the pronunciation but they had the 'Respect' not only to Aotearoa and Te Whānau Kingi but to the time and place

[@coryCuc]

I'm 10 years too late, but why would you remove "comments?" They're words. "Words" don't hurt you, do they?

[@coryCuc]

@Jan Niemandt True. I just never understood why some people have such thin skin that they would censor/remove/alter etc...peoples' comments. It's just really strange to me.

[@coryCuc]

@Jan Niemandt I agree 100%.

[@jojo0708]

Beautiful Voice Hayley!! Voice of the angels, you are truly gifted!! God Bless!

[@ZydaineChristiansen]

Did you read the description? This was "at the dedication ceremony of the New Zealand War Memorial". God Save the Queen is one of New Zealand's two national anthems.

[@mattbarbarich3295]

Got to give it to the Kiwis, they're nowhere near as woke as Australia these days , although it may seem. God was expunged from "Advance Australia Fair" decades ago.

[@donnariley2831]

The voice of an angel singing a lovely prayer! Just beautiful!

[@Dom-zx3lg]

Although, her Majesty has just passed, her spirit lives on with us all. I’m certain Charles will do an excellent job as our monarch. For the last time, God Save The Queen!

[@amyturner6275]

After this last week in Christchurch I'm very emotional listening to this, it's stirring after your country has been attacked. Also I saw her busking in Christchurch so it's a big step, you go girl

[@limefrog77]

no we still keep it, as the the royal anthem, it is part of the governor general's salute as well

[@astropuffin4873]

I don't think God save the Queen is England's national anthem (I'm a proud Englishman btw). It is a song that unites all of us. The pride and love I have for our brothers and sisters of the ex dominions is immense. I love this video. ANZAC day should be a holiday in the UK. Only Australia, New Zealand and Canada have never faltered in their loyalty to the uk. They should be put on a pedestal fitting their station.

[@chrishanlon02]

It’s the UK’s national anthem

[@ItaloCanadese]

Very well said. You have no idea how much I respect your intelligent post. Not many people understand this.

[@mohamedmagdy-ik4jx]

Such a lovely singer! A real ambassaor to perfection in all aspects ⚘

[@jeffreylefaucheur4445]

Oh, what a commanding and stunning angelic voice - now Hayley Westenra as one remembers Dame Kiri Te Kawa too. The Kiwi's = to The Gurkha's, fearsome in battle and on the fields as well as their beautiful countries. God Bless New Zealand.

[@jmKelley09]

God Save the Queen, and God Defend New Zealand! (8 March 2019)

[@alisoncooper1421]

Used to stand and listen to her when she was busking in Cashel Street, Christchurch. Hayley has always had a great voice and has generously shared her talents since those early days.

[@HighlyUnimaginative]

I , an Englishman, have an everlasting love for New Zealand. Fantastic video.

[@amyturner6275]

Her mum was my teacher in Christchurch . Hayley used to busk on the weekends at the Arts centre as a child !

[@CrowleysGhost]

Beautiful. Thanks so much for posting. NZ has great reason to be proud.

[@1975azam]

Beautiful New Zealand national anthem.And as the anthem says-"Make her praises heard afar",true indeed.Many of my friends who went to New Zealand came back to Malaysia and said New Zealand is a nice place and the people are very polite.

[@meganlowry7585]

I love to hear the Royal Anthem. Thank you for this.

[@gipskull]

Hayley Westnra is one of the most loveliest woman i know - beautiful and adorable singing

[@nones]

I'm a kiwi. I loved both national anthem. HAPPY TO BE A KIWI. SOLUTE TO UK STATE

[@XYZUNKNOWN]

Thanks for uploading!

[@MacIntyreRoss]

1977 Letters Patent. With the consent of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II it is herby announced that Her Majesty's Government has decided that the national anthems of New Zealand shall be the traditional anthem "GOD SAVE THE QUEEN" AND THE POEM "God defend New Zealand" both being of equal status as national anthems appropriate to the occasion.

[@mattbarbarich3295]

Smart thing to do. It may also be because of the official signing of the treaty of Waitangi between the British crown and the Moari nations in 1840.

[@nsakic]

Beautiful voice ... I can listen to her all day and not get tired!.

[@vijeeshpb7262]

God save our gracious Queen, Long live our noble Queen, God save the Queen! Send her victorious, Happy and glorious, Long to reign over us, God save the Queen! O Lord our God arise, Scatter our enemies, And make them fall! Confound their politics, Frustrate their knavish tricks, On Thee our hopes we fix, God save us all! 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@ME-hs1ie]

We love our brothers and sister in New Zealand. 89% of Brits in a survey say they love New Zealand. That's only out of those who were asked. God Bless our great commonwealth and CANZUK family.

[@MacIntyreRoss]

Miss Westenra was singing the anthem GOD SAVE THE QUEEN in it's capacity as BOTH the national anthem to the Realm of The United Kingdom AND JOINT ANTHEM to Her Majesty's Realm of New Zealand.

[@martintheiss743]

Yes in the United States our school children might find John Kerr an insurgent for what he did in 1975 with the Prime Minister. Personally, I think under the circumstances he was absolutely right.

[@dzidzaichidumba5435]

UK: God save the Queen NZ: God save New Zealand......

[@MrAzboGaming]

Dzidzai Chidumba 1/6th of the worlds land mass: * God save our Queen *

[@user-sn1fl4lb2i]

good songs

[@suebailey4263]

It's God Defend New Zealand :)

[@robholloway6829]

God Save the Queen is also the Royal Anthem of NZ et al Commonwealth Realms.

[@guilhermehenzel2493]

queen is the united kingdom

[@danielwoodruffe2938]

Once had several glasses of wine with a Kiwi, overlooking Buck Pal, at an official engagement. Well into it, we sang God Defend NZ; I'm a Briton (never been there, though), but the Kiwi dared me - a bloody fine evening!

[@sandraobrien8705]

God save the Queen and God defend New Zealand are both important anthems for us in NZ

[@giuliobonafin9457]

Hv

[@giuliobonafin9457]

W

[@stgr0186]

Both are the national anthems of New Zealand

[@jamesdean9027]

Lest we forget the sacrifice The people's of The New World made in not one but two world wars the very best they could give to the old world thier children Some still lie in soil not thier own far from home from a "43 war baby James Dean thanku

[@funsky77]

Only "God Defend New Zealand" will ever be my one true NZ anthem. Growing up, TV1 always played this first thing they went to air in the morning - every day, without fail. Never God save the queen.

[@molinsgarlick805]

Hallelujah. God bless New Zealand abundantly with His Grace, Joy, Peace, Prosperity, Health, Wisdom, Most important, SALVATION and keep you all always safe and protected in Jesus precious Amen.

[@ahamedrifat2001]

❤️ Lots of love from Bangladesh 🇧🇩 ✨ I like New Zealand's national anthem ✨

[@aliciavaladez4817]

Long live the beautiful QUEEN🔱

[@GoodCourage]

Unlike other Commonwealth Realms (and nearly all countries), NZ actually has TWO OFFICIAL anthems of EQUAL status IN LAW-- one is God Save the Queen and the other is God Defend NZ. In Canada and Australia, for example, God Save the Queen is only the royal anthem. This is different in NZ.

[@gordonilaoa1275]

... We also have two official flags. The first flag of NZ hasn't been decommissioned so we can officially use it..

[@ThomasPRegan]

Hayley Westernra is beautiful young lady and a amazing singer 👍

[@user-ro8zk1xo8r]

left new zealand 11 years ago but i still remeber the anthem

[@gyorgyurban576]

Beatiful girl with a beautiful voice! Greetings from Hungary.

[@bgg4865]

I married an aussie, and emigrated to Australia in 1977. I never gave up my British citizenship. Watching this video, I reinforced my decision not to take on aussie citizenship. My whole life has been devoted to Queen Elizabeth II, from the time I entered the Royal Navy in 1969. She sang with equal passion both "God save the Queen" and the New Zealand national anthem. I will always remainBritish, but after this performance will always place New Zealand a close second

[@martintheiss743]

What about the rotten business of Canberra after the supreme court ruled their MP's were loyal to other nations rather than Australia. Can Australia really have a functioning nation and government with half their citizens not knowing if they are subject to that opinion?

[@4primus]

God Defend New Zealand. What a beautiful anthem!

[@erikpainterhandballproductions]

Nice video it is really good and entertaining. With music and everything thanks for posting it Erik from handball.

[@shonaleroux9748]

She is my inspiration you are absolutely beautiful.💚💚🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@Dragon-hc7ev]

hayley really has a pair of beautiful eyes~and her voice also excellent

[@kaalamangdaluyan]

i was so inlove with new zealand national anthen especially when Hayley was the one singing it

[@rogerhu9047]

Love it, just love it her voice sang in British English !

[@Ihdc1]

+Roger Hu She's from New Zealand and a New Zealand accent is very similar to a British accent.

[@gaggymott9159]

Northern Irish here, and can sing all three Anthems - yep, Maori & English - It's what the COMMONwealth (CLUE in caps.) is all about..... Just a thought... ;-) Take care, all.

[@murrayreed2881]

join the common good,we might never meet or agree,but we wan't the best for our children,and on that basis I extend my hand,bark it and think of the kids

[@robertgabuna355]

Gaggy Mott brilliant commentary...

[@Despotic_Waffle]

I am Malaysian, Queen is no longer head of our state, but we are part of the commonwealth, and I can sing those anthems as well, and some other commonwealth anthems as well, among which I adore most South Africa. India, and new Zealand anthems.

[@blinkblang2132]

im maori and i dont even know the lyrics-

[@joewright5920]

I can too,though i am a non English speaker 😉

[@mackenziefowler108]

in our lifetime we will never ever see another queen, remember that. God save the queen

[@Joonsoo28]

Gorgeous, I love the line "god of nations at thy feet!" it's such a pretty anthem, soft but powerful!!!

[@optimatus]

@hwivid Very brave, singing for a large number of people like this. Respect voor this young singer.

[@joseluizengelke5128]

Splenderous performance! Unbelieveble!

[@canonyos]

first the god defend new zealand is one of the most beatiful anthems i heard seconde the singer have a beatiful voice and face

[@sahilanant123]

She was 19 in this video? Damn. Stunning voice. God Defend New Zealand has to be my most favourite national anthem after India's. The only one I learnt besides India and UAE.

[@leemosby8852]

These National Anthems are ones I like very much. I saved a copy t my computers' hard drive. ------Lee

[@mazusano]

Despite all its faults, the monarchy remains a binding and stabilizing force among the Commonwealth nations. Thanks for the upload.

[@anonb4632]

Lance Anderson That it is a massive cash cow. Not just for the queen, but also for a number of hangers on and minor royals. They've just allocated more money to a Buckingham Palace refurbishment than Scotland is given in an entire year.

[@dean1039]

It is a different era my friend. Whereas there was a time Britain, and the monarchy, governed over the Commonwealth. Every nation is now equal within our shared, global organisation. If we all pull together, and invest our shared values and interests in the Commonwealth, we can create a force for good, in the world. The Commonwealth has unlimited opportunities.

[@Deadmentellnotales-vf3gg]

@@anonb4632 Not one penny of tax payer's money goes to the royals. In fact the royal family pays more tax than anyone.

[@anonb4632]

Dead men tell no tales 1914 Completely untrue. As I've jusr mentioned, they're about to get Buckingham Palace refurbished at a cost of £300 million +, something which was just approved by the government, and will be funded by the tax payer. Every time you see the police or the army with the royals, that's tax payers' money in use. Royal weddings, ditto. The public will be paying for Princess Eugenie's wedding despite her having no offical duties. And if you die without a will within the Duchy of Lancaster, the queen can get your property. If you die in the Duchy of Cornwall, then Prince Charles is the one who will get it.

[@Deadmentellnotales-vf3gg]

@@anonb4632 The royals pay 90% of their income (from their vast land ownership) to "the crown" and receive an allowance back. No tax involved.

[@AndyinMelbourne]

God bless our Hayley.

[@poohstickie]

Lovely anthems

[@ThomasPRegan]

She's a beautiful young woman and amazing singer 👨‍🎤

[@wynnyekey5316]

Such a beautiful voice.

[@SyedShamsuddoha]

How I love New Zealand, I cannot express. I am a very proud Kiwi!!!

[@EvanC0912]

No, it is not the Commonwealth Nations that share the royal anthem. The Commonwealth Realms do. They're a bit different. Comm. Realms recognize The Queen as their sovereign/monarch (in form of personal union with UK), e.g.: Canada, Australia, NZ. Comm. of Nations is an organisation of the Comm. Realms plus countries which have past ties to Britain (but not necessarily have The Queen as their sovereign) e.g.: India, Malaysia. The Queen heads the Comm. of Nations, though.

[@lakeshagadson357]

i love this song it should be on my playlist.

[@shin-i-chikozima]

May glory , prosperity and wealth be brought to great and effulgent New Zealand and this luscious Diva

[@lluisbosch2807]

What a beautiful anthem! It moved me to... Long live New Zealand!

[@hudsonbailey674]

Illustrious a voice!

[@antoniooliveira1859]

Wonderful!

[@hwivideo]

@pinkvespa95 Hayley was 19 when this video was recorded (Nov. 2006) and now, she is 24. If you click on our channel name hwivid, there are 50 more videos of her to watch. :)

[@user-ij8xp5rn6u]

Beatiful voice！

[@maryhodges1673]

Beautiful 🌻

[@vassiliivanovitchtchouikov9752]

Elle est vraiment belle !

[@davidwei955]

Haley is so beautiful and her voice is amazing

[@jamesj6934]

Lovely angel singing.

[@philipward2997]

I had the privilege of being there that day in an official capacity and she sang and sings beautifully. The Beddingfield’s were also in attendance from the world of entertainment. The UK anthem was played first as the ground of the memorial is now that of New Zealand’s, so NZ had to go second. As the late Queen arrived her NZ royal standard was raised and she was greeted by the Helen Clerk and not Tony Blair, at that point Helen became Her Majesty’s Principle PM and the Queen was Queen of NZ throughout. It’s not Hyde Park however it’s Wellington Arch

[@12345675241]

this is beautiful....

[@applepie238]

god defend and cherish hayley westonra i say.xxx.

[@ronellecoetzer2850]

Both ladies have got a beautiful voice

[@Heikinnen0301]

God bless the Empire 🇬🇧🇳🇿❤️🇫🇮

[@lily_edwardes3240]

Hi from Auckland you are amazing English song is amazing and we play Dear song in last Independence Day celebration in Auckland

[@sm9360]

OMG her voice ❤️❤️❤️

[@VT401]

This is beautiful. Though I am not Kiwi nor British, I do believe that the history and future of both nations are intertwined so much and in the most beautiful way, that to sever such a relationship would only mean to degrade the value of the commonwealth with an inferior republic. That they both have in common the Queen, not as a person, but as a symbol of both nations within an idea of civilization, so foreign to those who dislike it that they are unable to comprehend its value and meaning.

[@MonkeyD.Deepak]

World Cup 2019 Final England Vs New Zealand

[@charliemaggs542]

Yes and we won!!! By one run god it was tense

[@un7490]

England always

[@charliemaggs542]

Un indeed

[@creatoreee1172]

God save our Queen and bless to Britain im proud to be British!!!

[@GO-ts1nu]

Beautiful

[@rynerich]

@chufuss The first verse of the New Zealand National anthem is sung in Maori.

[@darioevangelista6249]

Really nice to hear indigenous national anthem

[@freudtobya3648]

She has a beautiful voice with eyes ₩¥£€

[@lilianaprina5991]

She have the most beautiful voice...

[@davidh8151]

Obviously what this is all about is unclear to some people who are not British or Commonwealth citizens. The ceremony is the dedication of the New Zealand war memorial in LONDON i.e. the centre of the Commonwealth. NZ is a fully self governing country that chooses to retain the Queen as head of state, like several other countries with links to UK. Also as American author Paul Theroux once wrote "London is the spiritual home of all English speaking people". He was less kind about it after he had lived there for a while but that's beside the point. The singer is Hayley Westenra, a NZ citizen as are most of the other participants. Will NZ become a republic? Possibly but unlikely for a long time - the republican movement here is small. God save Elizabeth the queen of Aotearoa/New Zealand

[@blazednlovinit]

+David H Hear, hear mate. Family until the bitter end :)

[@pocket3s]

And then what happened?

[@davidh8151]

+Philip McCann Well, we have just had a referendum on whether to change our current flag which has the union jack in one quarter versus a new one said to be more representative of NZ. The old one won. We remain the South Pacific "Poms"

[@blazednlovinit]

David H To us Britons, it's not a flag of ownership, more like a family name. Kiwis (the none aboriginals anyway) are Britons that set sail a long time ago. Our ancestors were very good at exporting their own across the planet :)

[@martintheiss743]

I respect NZ contribution to war efforts. Sadly the Crown did not embrace the "animalistic" contraptions the Maori called fortresses. WW1 would have gone a lot differently if NZ figured out how to have Europeans conquer them.