American Reacts to Land of Hope and Glory - Last Night of the Proms 2012

[@helenwood8482]

Makes me emotional every time. Americans tend to think we're not patriotic, but this is how we do our patriotism

[@joemdee]

At home in the Albert Hall

[@violetlobster]

Yup. Once a year, but with enough gusto to make up for the other 364 days. The mosh pit of classical music. Brings tears to my eyes to soften our stiff upper lips.

[@joemdee]

@@jillhobson6128 shame on you for never having sung the National Anthem in your life.

[@thebolsta]

@@jillhobson6128 There's plenty of flag shaggers around where I live, quite a few poles in the front gardens... Help for heroes and Union Flags galore... No gammon on the shop shelves, but plenty in the council houses...

[@thebolsta]

@@joemdee Shame on me too then I suppose... "Nationalism does nothing but teach you to hate people you never met, and take pride in accomplishments you had no part in" - Doug Stanhope.

[@steamworks3823]

Land of hope amd glory is something thqt harmonises with the heart of britain

[@peterwundersitz3715]

and a poem about this precious island....not sure of the words, but a gem in the ocean perhaps. I will look it up.

[@wasp6594]

Some years ago I had a German couple of friends. Somehow a conversation got around to the Proms. The German husband told me he watches the last night every year and said, "For one day in the year I am English." Such is the power of music!

[@beccabbea2511]

Way back in the 1990s I phone my mum, she was living in Germany with my German step-dad, and said "guess what I'm watching?" She told me she was listening to it as well as my step-dad love the Last Night of the Proms. You are right there is power in music.

[@fstimellom8882]

Same thing here in Norway

[@helenbailey8419]

The word England comes from the German tribe the Angles that came over and settled here.So he was perhaps related.

[@TheBuccy]

Elgar was very popular in Germany before in the UK.

[@iriscollins7583]

@@helenbailey8419 Not me, 96% Welsh, the land of song though. The great Unifier *Music.*👍

[@johnbruce7287]

Young man, I am 74 years old and I am so taken by your intense love of our British culture. You are wasted where you are - I would be proud to call you brother if you lived here! Thank you

[@valeriewestgarth5935]

I’m so glad you appreciated our quirky British traditions. This song is entrenched in our being.

[@dansmodacct]

It’s also entranced in American graduation ceremonies 😉 🇺🇸

[@fearnpol4938]

It’s an English song and English traditions it has NOTHING to do with Wales, Ireland or Scotland!

[@kieranburns3322]

British patriotism is a deep thing. Very little to be seen on the surface, but dig a little and it is there, everywhere.

[@pambird3981]

T

[@grahamfrear9270]

Unfortunately people these days are not so patriotic to this wonderful country of ours

[@johnwinton2209]

I think that is true in many countries

[@johnrooney1749]

So very true .John Rooney uk

[@kranson8514]

Very well said. This bulldog is proud even more so this year, after the loss we've shared. Keep the faith🇬🇧👏

[@MichaelHill-we7vt]

As an ex-serviceman, and unashamedly British through and through, I love the last night of the Proms, "Land of Hope and Glory" is our unofficial national anthem, and I dont think that any true Brit can hear or sing it without getting a tear or two, and feeling and inch or two taller.......it's old-fashioned, it's jingoistic, it's glorious and it is terribly, terribly British........if it evokes even a fraction of passion, patriotism or pride in you, then there's a touch of British in you, my friend! Great to see and hear your reactions to these wonderful moments..thank you!

[@tomfrombrunswick7571]

And Jerusalem as well

[@jimbo6059]

@@tomfrombrunswick7571 Jerusalem is more English. LAND OF HOPE AND GLORY is more british.

[@Anglo_Saxon1]

@@jimbo6059 Spot on Jimbo, They should make Jerusalem our Anthem.I'm not anti monarchist but our Anthem is about the King, whereas Jerusalem is about England.Scotland and Wales have their own.And if the National Anthem needed to be sung on behalf of the U.K. then we would revert back to God Save the King. 🇬🇧👍

[@barbarawinterbourne3736]

the royal Albert Hall has a couple of times a year a classical extravaganza. where all the patriotic songs are sung. so where the last night of the proms is very difficult to obtain seats these extravaganzas are the next best thing.

[@myrescuecats3028]

How right you are.👍👍

[@Scallywag915]

This song goes out to all the men who fought, lost their lives during 1st ,2nd world war. You are VICTORIOUS!!!!!!. Never forgotten!!!!.

[@markhoughton7625]

At the going down of the sun, and in the morning we will remember them. For ever in their dept ❤

[@sophiabee8924]

And WWIII which is just beginning

[@JonCape]

Never Forget

[@valitahunt3573]

Being there is truly amazing, just watching it on my phone brings tears to my eyes. I'm a British born, but proud Rhodesian, but I stand for what Britain has stood for and I believe will do again, brave, resolute and standing firm against the odds.

[@mikefraser4513]

This should be Britains national anthem...this is the one which brings tears to my eyes

[@coolmum47]

I went to a private school that had schools all over the UK and we used to have our Prize giving at The Royal Albert Hall. One year I was in my school Choir, all the school Choirs were there, we were 250 strong. I was up there, behind the orchestra, to the right of that amazing organ. The orchestra was The London Symphany Orchestra conducted by John Tobin. Two of the songs we sang were Jerusalem and Land of Hope and Glory. First the orchestra, then us, and then the conductor turned round to the audience, tweeked his baton to signal them to stand up and then they all joined in and Ohhhhh myyyyyy GOD, my 13 year old self was absolutely blown away, it was more than an amazing experience. I'm 76 now, I hear that intro ... a wave of nostalgia and pure joy creeps through me and then when the chorus starts it just blows my mind. I will never EVER forget that feeling.

[@CulturedPotato]

Jerusalem is a favourite of mine. Gives me shivers every time.

[@johnbrewer8954]

I am a Brit, I have met three people who went to the Last Night of the Prom. Two Germans and one Japanese, they all said it was a fantastic experience.

[@robbieorourke5534]

Well done mate....... as a Londoner, this is the most patriotic moment of the year...... my Dad was a Rear Gunner during the war 1942-1945 and he used to sit in our front room shut the door and play this on an old record player........ we used to sit outside and hear him sobbing for all the friends he lost during the war whilst it played........ classic!

[@SpookyFox1000]

Bless your wonderful father !

[@paulbrennan6716]

Your dad was of the greatest generation. Bless him and his comrades.

[@nathanhobson1142]

Man that got me...

[@nzfreeski]

My grandfather died over Germany in 1942 in a kiwi crew on a Lancaster. Never forget your / our greatest generation. PS We all love the prom season in NZ!

[@ItsAHedgehog]

So many young lives cut short....but they literally saved the world from a monstrous evil.

[@davonuk1]

The music played to Land of Hope and Glory is Edward Elgar's "Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1."

[@TomTheCatto]

And he wasn't happy when words were added to it.

[@carrollmcnally9489]

⁠@@TomTheCattotoo true, he hated the use of P&C1 for jingoistic purposes.

[@normanharrison7736]

Only the British can have a mash pit at a classical concert. So proud of this country

[@angelaregan475]

I will never watch the proms. I can't stand the idiots bouncing up and down.

[@kimtopp5984]

I love my country so much ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@tommyden4165]

❤ British ❤ 🇬🇧

[@LiamLewyShepherd]

🤣😂👌

[@sarahmineart9977]

😁😁😁😁😁

[@althelas]

I'm a born and bred German, but my heart belongs to the UK and especially Wales. Every time I set my foot down on Welsh soil I feel a sense of coming home. Last Night of the Proms is a staple in my yearly schedule and I hope one day I will get a ticket. There is just something about British history, their people and the land that once it catches you, it never lets go.

[@thewealduk9802]

You are allways welcome friend.

[@mywestsussex5749]

Interesting I love Bayern too

[@2ndrenaissance163]

Hiraeth.

[@eh-i1841]

We were in Wales,a few weeks ago,just for a weekend,we love the country,too.My husbands grandparents were Welsh speakers,from Flintshire.

[@PlasticGangsta]

I am from London but I love Wales and Welsh history... I love Great Britain full stop really.

[@auzzygirl8175]

British born here. Yes they are singing for he's a jolly good fellow to the orchestra conductor. A show of gratitude and praise. Land of Hope and Glory always brings me to tears with pride. I believe it should be our national anthem. All the audience join in. No choir needed here.

[@sweetneet100]

Land of Hope and Glory makes me SO emotional I am so proud to be British 🇬🇧 We gave our Queen, her majesty such an incredible send off too

[@irenemorley75]

👍👍👍Our country knows how to do it.

[@statementleaver8095]

Americans have more Patriotism than British. But only use 1 Tune. British change the Tune depending on the Sport. God save the.... Olympics tune Swing low.......Rugby tune Land of Hope & Glory....Football

[@Drobium77]

God rest her soul, we can, as a nation be proud of the 5 billion people who watched her funeral, so much thought of was she and our country.

[@dansmodacct]

Yes you did! She would be so proud. Now please treat your new king and queen with the same devotion and love. They’re gonna need it!

[@dansmodacct]

@@statementleaver8095 are you kidding? We have MANY tunes!

[@downunderrob]

Cheers and Tears from the Colonies. Respect.🇭🇲

[@Iluvantir]

Lyrics: Land of Hope and Glory Mother of the Free How shall we extol thee Who are born of thee? Wider still, and wider Shall thy bounds be set; God, who made thee mighty Make thee mightier yet! Dear Land of Hope, thy hope is crowned God make thee mightier yet! On Sov'ran brows, beloved, renowned Once more thy crown is set Thine equal laws, by Freedom gained Have ruled thee well and long; By Freedom gained, by Truth maintained Thine Empire shall be strong Thy fame is ancient as the days As Ocean large and wide: A pride that dares, and heeds not praise A stern and silent pride Not that false joy that dreams content With what our sires have won; The blood a hero sire hath spent Still nerves a hero son

[@johngardiner6800]

My hat off to you for this!!!

[@kayhoward8723]

Brilliant

[@sophiabee8924]

Available anywhere on the internet....

[@aphexrhubarb]

​@@sophiabee8924 including on this KZbin video 😊

[@rodgeyd6728]

Emotional every time, long may it last. My flag, my nation 🇬🇧

[@jacquisampson-marat5277]

Word

[@myrarowlands9216]

💯 agree 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@SirReginaldBumquistIII]

I love britain, you can just sail in and start a life wherever you want and they pay your rent, school fees, its amazing!

[@denniseaster9270]

I'm Suffolk born an bred and totally English, it makes hairs on the back of my neck standup every time I here it should be our national anthem

[@pattythrower5700]

Decades in Australia but my heart still England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 ❤

[@hippeastrum]

♥🤍💙

[@leighbennett9719]

Same Think we will always be

[@tedsnell7964]

Me too. Going back at the end of winter. Kind miss the snow.

[@doreenlloyd-thompson44]

Nz me, I went for Charles coronation, but I can't go back again. Too aged.

[@carlday3538]

Gets me every time .. Proud to be British

[@peterp7063]

Pity our treacherous lying politicians have destroyed our country - in my 76 year lifetime.

[@PlasticGangsta]

Hear hear

[@josiekaposie5783]

What makes you proud , the tyranny this country has inflicted all over the world over the last three centuries .

[@jp-ke5cp]

From Northern Ireland... love this song ... makes us proud to be part of the union

[@georgejob2156]

🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍

[@bobbyboko6317]

Gave me the chills , love my country , screw the haters Cheers

[@juankusoff]

I’m English, and the Proms are the most pompous upper class nonsense I’ve ever witnessed

[@bobbyboko6317]

@@juankusoff l was waiting for you ? Not a very English name Juan Kusoff 😂😂

[@juankusoff]

@@bobbyboko6317 It’s a joke name. Why would that matter anyway, if I really had an Spanish-Eastern European name, that wouldn’t make me not English.

[@bobbyboko6317]

@@juankusoff 🤣🤣

[@claregale9011]

Met too proud to be british .

[@adeleheywood7454]

You’re such a lovely young man and a credit to your country. Thankyou so much to you and your lovely wife for being so respectful to the UK

[@reactingtomyroots]

Thank you, appreciate that! :)

[@jerry36852]

I have come across this, and I’m listening to it with tears running down my cheeks and I am 67 man and proud of it. 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@TheGeep]

Sends shivers down my spine every time. Long live the UK and Long live the King!!!

[@Robert-catesby]

Don't forget his badly behaved brother Prince Andrew his mother never recovered from that leach

[@TheGeep]

@@Robert-catesby i think everyone would prefer Andrew didnt exist mate, he will never be King, thankfully, so the leach is entirely unimportant.

[@TheMandymoosey]

Long live the king 🇬🇧

[@williammorris7390]

Long live the King 🇬🇧

[@Isleofskye]

Jerusalem and God Save the Queen - Last Night of the Proms 2012 is for you, my friend...

[@jeffebdy]

This was the comment I was looking for.... Raasay

[@Isleofskye]

@@jeffebdy Pleased to be of service,my friend:)

[@tgsgardenmaintenance4627]

We are a small nation and on a day to day basis we really don't pay each other much attention, but when united we are a force to be reckoned with! ❤️ My 🇬🇧!!

[@footygirlful]

Only small in geography.

[@kayleighbrown965]

@@footygirlful tiny island, big heart :)

[@johnrooney1749]

You are so right stick a pin in our nation pride we all och who where let's go. John Rooney uk

[@lindaevans8044]

Could.dntput it better myself.Well said.

[@jillgrindey5826]

@@johnrooney1749 u u3a

[@LordSutherlandofglencoe]

You feel this from the heart... It should be our national anthem 🇬🇧

[@angelagibbs7999]

But a German wrote land of hope and glory so it could not be our anthem

[@LordSutherlandofglencoe]

@@angelagibbs7999 Edward William Elgar wrote the music, Arthur Christopher Benson wrote the lyrics at a later date. Both born in England.

[@peterwatkins6977]

Jersulum should be englands national anthem as we use the United Kingdom one but jersulum mentions england alot

[@gillkati6294]

This should have been our National Anthem, gorgeous, the words are so moving.

[@dansmodacct]

If you should become a republic I think “I vow to thee my country” would be a good fit. But God Save the King is very special and has so much meaning that I think not many people really grasp.

[@Confused_Philosopher]

My mother and father told me that almost everyone in England wanted this part of Pomp and Circumstance to become the national anthem and the lame God Save the Queen should be ditched.

[@tomasdawe9379]

​@@Confused_PhilosopherI don't know where they lived but where I am most people are pro-monarchy. I agree that Land of Hope and Glory should be the official national anthem of England, but there are other contenders. God save the King should remain as the UK anthem, after all it is a constant reminder of his responsibilities.

[@UmvimvaniT]

Those first four sentences just make me feel so proud to be English. Land of hope and glory, mother of the free How shall we extol thee, who are born of thee? Wider still and wider shall thy bounds be set. God, who made thee mighty, make thee mightier yet . Brings a tear - always.

[@stuzo666]

🤮

[@petergough2534]

Proud to be British love my country..🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@lynwratten9857]

Around 40,000 people sing along to Land of Hope and Glory in Hyde Park at the same time as those in the Royal Albert Hall. It is a very moving thing to hear, Unity

[@Mind-your-own-beeswax]

It’s a lot more than 40 thousand. Closer to 200,000

[@sophiabee8924]

This is like a Python sketch....

[@SNATCHYDBS]

When I hear Jerusalem I get a very deep sense of home and it touches a part of my insides that I cannot express in any words . It makes me think of our fallen buried far from home it makes me think of my mother and family it calls to me and beckons me back to Home ... Be at Peace Maam" you were the greatest living English Queen surpassing even your predecessor you will never be forgotten. 🇬🇧..

[@F10Colin]

Beautiful words, thank you

[@michelleturner1511]

Showing appreciation to the conductor 👏👏👏

[@antoineduchamp4931]

The reason why you were moved to Land of Hope and Glory is that you have lots of British DNA in you Steve!!

[@sophiabee8924]

But you are still American. That makes it all very diluted because we are very far removed. Our only common contemporary link is the language, and even then you Americans messed up the spelling and some of the grammar. I really hate it when Americans who ran away, jumped in a boat, and couldn't stand to change things, tell us we're all the same. We're not. We stayed here and changed stuff. You lot went on to create a Frankenstein.

[@Alan-lt6us]

Love of country, when done purely out of love, and not ulterior motives, is the most powerful collective experience that ALL countries have, the older the country, probably the deeper it goes, but patriotism doesn't have to be about dislike of other, but pride of self and those you share a common ground with. If it doesn't make your eyes water, what will? The UK isn't the most forward in day to day shows of patriotism, but when special occasions demand it, the Brits show you that its always there, just not always shown.

[@reactingtomyroots]

Beautifully said Alan. I totally agree.

[@ElzevereBlock]

Full stops and punctuation help as well! Only kidding Alan. It's just that I notice these things.

[@dtulip1]

which is why I was so rage riddled when "they" tried to CANCEL THIS SONG

[@deankeith2507]

you've hit the nail on the head - Patriotism has an evil twin called Nationalism

[@followthetrawler]

Beautifully put.

[@richmorris2870]

We don't have flags hanging in our gardens, going on about being British every day of the week to everyone and everyone.... But when we do it, we do it properly!

[@kaythacker3612]

I have noticed this year more union flags in gardens, maybe the jubilee had something to do with that

[@richmorris2870]

@@kaythacker3612 most likely

[@lh1822]

Your comment felt like an insult to American patriotism.

[@TheRealPureBlood]

@@lh1822 Americans do patriotism like we drink tea; it goes on morning, noon and night everywhere and it's so commonplace it becomes expected and boring. As King Solomon said, _"Nothing new under the sun."_ However, we Brits are more sparing with our patriotism, but when we do unleash it, we make the rest of the world look like amateurs.

[@janeybundybird]

Cringe alert!

[@sludgiebear]

What hit me most was seeing the flags from different nationalities flaying alongside our UK flags. I can only offer my love and appreciation for seeing that.

[@dianeunderhill8506]

All except the EU flags!!

[@Alice-lw9mg]

So glad it moved you. It moves me everytime I hear this.

[@sharonmurray6982]

My heart swells and I cry every time I hear this. Very very proud Brit.

[@MrsLynB]

Ditto

[@janejohnstone5795]

yes..me to..

[@Ionabrodie69]

So proud to be English and part of Britain .🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jeannehunter5344]

I never knew about the Proms until my family came on an academic visit to Oxford. I was fascinated!

[@scotland638]

@@Ionabrodie69 Hopefully soon we can remove the Scottish flag from the UK Union Jack.

[@tribaltalker1608]

Nice to see the flags of many nations in the crowd. Warms my heart.

[@jacquieclapperton9758]

And a retort to those who say this song is jingoistic; so many nations, often former colonies or enemies, happily joining in.

[@dansmodacct]

@@jacquieclapperton9758 pretty sure I saw 🇺🇸 as well. We are proud to share the red white and blue 🇺🇸 🇬🇧

[@LuckyTrucker1]

Just shows there is hope us all .

[@stellaburnell7947]

I've been listening to this all my life, and it still brings tears to my eyes. The masses of people waving flags and singing, is such a powerful image !

[@patriciadavis2506]

God Bless, HM, King Chrles III, Great Britain, N Ireland, & Tne Commonwealth, Rule Britania,Lord Jesus, bring us back to be, The Godly, Apostolic Christian Nation, We used to be, to, God be the Glory, Amen, & Amen!

[@sallyparkes4329]

I was in Hyde Park. Best atmosphere EVER! I flew my Devon flag like mad!!

[@scousemouse9715]

As a little girl in the 1970's my dad had me and my sister sit through this on a Sunday evening after bath time with milky tea and crumpets. Ahh the memories.

[@das3841]

Glad for you, now try "Jerusalem" also in the Prom series of Brit patriotism

[@pureholy]

Not just Jerusalem but also the National Anthem (both verses) try looking for Jerusalem and God Save the Queen - Last Night of the Proms 2012. The really big out door event is ‘Proms in the Park’ getting into the last night is very hard, but Proms in the Park, just across the road from the Albert Hall, is doable.

[@claregale9011]

Yes Jerusalem is my favourite .

[@sheilaheald2509]

I Vow To Thee My Country always makes me tear up.

[@MrsLynB]

Oh one of my favourites x

[@MrsLynB]

@@sheilaheald2509 love this too

[@lizg5574]

The conductor works incredibly hard throughout the concert - it's exhausting for him, so the audience showing appreciation is wholly right. The Last Night of the Proms is a national treasure, whether you're a 'conventional' music lover or not! It really is something worth watching.

[@ForceFreeTrainergirl06]

I'm a very homesick Brit living in Canada. Watching this, I cried my eyes out.....

[@corriemcnab730]

Ahh you're remembering your roots xx

[@charmiandemaillard4475]

Hey 👋🏻 I’m in France and I know EXACTLY what you mean 😭 Proud and Homesick

[@dansmodacct]

Canadians have the best of both worlds. You’re as much a Brit as you are American. 🇨🇦 🇺🇸 🇬🇧

[@ENGLISHISBEST]

You made my eyes water just thinking of a brit abroad missing home comforts.

[@helenchelmicka]

Ah thinking of you 😊 Must be tough atm.

[@christinenightingale336]

Thank you o your lovely comment,this always brings tears to my eyes,🇬🇧

[@boulecoq1700]

I could see the reaction on your face sir. That’s how we all feel when that’s played.

[@KathrynLiz1]

I am British... this gives me goosebumps and brings tears to my eyes.....With those outside in Hyde park that could not get into Albert Hall, over a million voices raised in pride in their nation...

[@Kaj319]

The energy of those crowds is electric

[@Fightladsnet]

I doubt anyone in the world does patriotism better than we do at the Last Night Of The Proms.

[@janeybundybird]

Puke!

[@robinlander1158]

For a number of years there was an outdoors summer prom concert held where I live. The setting was beautiful in the Park at Cockington. All the old favourites were played, people would take food abd drink abd enjoy a wonderful evening.

[@mc-ec3bu]

The little tear you experienced trying to escape was from you DNA like it or not there is a lot of British deep down inside you it comes up to remind you when triaged off by fine music, smell, comfort and drinking tea. We British did not put a man on the moon but we did put them every where else in this world.

[@alienj272]

Reminds me of our most excellent late queen. Goosebumps!

[@paulinedixon3490]

We may have problems now but when you hear this your heart swells with pride for our country. It’s so emotional. Thankyou for showing it.

[@nitakendell3949]

Thank you for your kind words. I'm English and I cry every time I hear it!!

[@chellep7463]

Me too!!

[@MegaSusieJ]

I have fond memories of having a season ticket to all the Proms concerts many years ago (1981) when I lived/worked in London. The Last Night was the icing on the cake - realising a dream from childhood (the Last Night of the Proms was something we kids were allowed to stay & watch on TV every year!) - hubby & I spent all day in the queue on the Last Night & after the stampede through the doors we managed to be five rows from the front, along with our banner, hats & T-shirts emblazoned with the musical notation of Rule Britannia & Land of Hope & Glory! Happy days - but now in our old age we watch it from the comfort of our armchairs at home!

[@Pappy207]

Hello. English woman here. Lovely to see your reaction to this. We are told we should not be proud of our heritage and to be so is racist. That really makes me sad. I don’t know why I should be ashamed of being English- I come from east London. My ancestors were poor white people. Lovely to see you appreciate it. Thank you 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@sophiabee8924]

I'm proud of my heritage, as a Scottish Borderer. I have great pride that my forefathers for generations were Watty's men afore he was a duke, that we were on the frontline against the English.

[@garyfleming5156]

@@sophiabee8924 Touche Love! Sounds like you are English to the bone and absolutely nothing wrong with that. Just saying!

[@Chris-dm1je]

I couldn't agree more. There's a trendy type who lives down the road from me who rolls his eyes and moans whenever there's an event like the Jubilee, war commemorations, some sporting event we're about to fall flat on our faces in, and there's a display of national pride. He thinks it's "Soooo embarrassing" and we should all just grow up. He's a college lecturer and I have to bite my tongue whenever he's pontifucating becayse I just want to say "That's rich, coming from someone who still hasn't left school".

[@rita.pidgeon5625]

I’m from east London, proud of my working class roots. Proud to be English !

[@johnwaldron7490]

You say you can’t explain how listening to land of hope and glory makes you feel, there’s your answer if you need to explain you don’t get it. A very emotional song.

[@kathleenstewart7119]

After World War 2 this was sung throughout the Country it always brings tears to our eyes too .

[@stuzo666]

Sad thing is millions of white British lives were lost for NOTHING, we used to repel invaders , now we pick them up via RNLI taxi service mid channel and promptly escort them to the nearest 5 star hotel, 3 meals a day, free medical care, £ 200 per week to spend on cigarette, booze, new mobiles, new trainers, the people who fought in ww2 died for NOTHING, making this anthem an embarrassment to those who gave their lives for NOTHING

[@MadMandyMooo]

Your genuine heartfelt reaction made me cry and as a Brit we hear this tune often. much love to you from across the pond xx

[@reactingtomyroots]

Thanks Adalind it was a beautiful, patriotic song. I truly enjoyed it. Hope you're well. :)

[@twaito]

I played in a traditional marching band contest at The Royal Albert Hall 4 times from 13 -17. Amazing venue. When you come to a halt and stamp your foot down the whole hall echoes. Awesome.

[@georgiewalker1069]

Hi Steve from me, Georgie, just a South African woman. Loved this and I’m a new subbie as your channel takes me back to my British roots too. I’m excited to watch more of your videos. They look brilliant. Keep ‘em coming. I’m a fan

[@robertlangley1664]

It’s part of our heritage and our long history god bless these islands

[@stevetaylor8698]

It was part of our heritage. The BBC now try and drop as much traditional content as possible. Note the date of the performance - 2012. Unwatchable now.

[@robertlangley1664]

@@stevetaylor8698 well we need to fight them I will all ways fight for our heritage no one will take that from me

[@bibekjung7404]

LIVING BEING IS OUR RACE, MANKIND IS OUR RELIGION, HINDU,MUSLIM,SIKH,CHRISTAIN, THERE IS NO SEPARATE RELIGION ALMIGHTY GOD KABIR is the father of all souls that JESUS, MOHAMMAD, GURU NANAK, VEDH was telling in BIBLE, QURAN, GURU GRANTHA SAHEB .. In OLD Orthodox Jewish Bible KABIR is mentioned...KABIR means (GREAT or MIGHTY GOD) in hebrew...but when translated in different languages translator removed KABIR word.....

[@michaelanderson7715]

@@robertlangley1664 Keep vile stench religion out of it with that mythology character.

[@michaelanderson7715]

@@bibekjung7404 tripe

[@theviking8556]

Stirs the soul doesn't it. Should be our National anthem.

[@neilmacke4039]

Agree, I reckon more British people know more words for this than our National anthem. Should be our anthem.

[@EdDnB]

I vow to thy my country played to Holsts Jupiter is another that’s better than are anthem now!!!!

[@jamesalexander5623]

Many English prefer "Jerusalem"!

[@EdDnB]

@@jamesalexander5623 that’s definitely Englands 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 for sure

[@OzzieBo]

I think this strays away from the monarchy a bit more.

[@chriswatson1698]

The patriotic songs come at the end of the Last Night of the Proms. The "he's a jolly good fellow" is a tribute to the conductor at the end of the evening, just before the final medley.

[@clementsphil]

The Royal Albert Hall is a fantastic building. Awe inspiring

[@ianharvey8025]

Thanks for making me tearful mate

[@eh-i1841]

They were giving him three cheers,and singing ,For he’s a jolly good fellow. Showing their appreciation.

[@Chris-BognorRegis]

As a proud Englishman it is my National Anthem.

[@clivemcevoy8419]

👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

[@jazzlife8691]

I remember as a kid this being played as the national anthem at English football games. It always makes me cringe these days as the National Anthem is played for England. That’s our united anthem. We should have a separate English anthem and all uk nations should play the National Anthem after the home nation anthem. The Scots, Welsh have theirs. There is a divide as to what should be the English anthem: * Land of Hope & Glory * Jerusalem * I vow to thee my Country We need a national vote. My preference would be ‘I Vow to Thee My Country’, followed by ‘Jerusalem’ and then ‘Land of Hope & Glory’. But they’re all magnificent and steeped in history.

[@somniumisdreaming]

@@jazzlife8691 Jerusalem is a criticism of our pleasant land which would be a really humble choice. Land of Hope and Glory for me.

[@jonathanocallaghan9202]

Jerusalem isn't a criticism of our country, it's an aspirational song about working together to make our green and pleasant land the utopia it should be .

[@sallyrobinson3469]

This should be our national anthem, not the dirge we actually have

[@peteharris5362]

Land of Hope and glory was nearly Britain's anthem, the Royal Albert Hall is not big enough so they live stream it to a London Park so more can enjoy it and it is usually live on tv. The prom season starts in july and ends in September. if you contact the Royal Albert Hall you can et details of the tickets

[@ShockwaveTheLogical]

7:02 THIS is what being British is about. Not tea, not footy, not top hats. THIS. Pure joy and patriotism for our noble nation. Despite our political ineptitude, we will always be in high spirits. RIP HRH Queen Elizabeth II and Long Live the King! 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@gilliancheshire3596]

Land of hope and glory should be English Anthem.It makes you proud to be British

[@TheCornishCockney]

British and PROUD !! 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@noniousxltruffles7454]

Me too!

[@kirstylou142]

The outside events are Proms in the Park, which usually have their own lineup of artists performing and then link up with the Royal Albert Hall via the screens on the stages for the ending (Rule Britannia/Land of Hope and Glory/Jerusalem and God Save the Queen(or King now)). I was lucky enough to be in the crowd in Hyde Park, which you saw on the video that night, such a fantastic experience.

[@ThePixey1000]

It is so lovely to see someone so young taking an interest in our country I will take you to the proms any time.

[@stalagnight]

I'm in my 80's. I have just watched D Day. Proud to be British 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

[@home2624]

This sums up the pride and the patriotism of the country I love with all my heart.

[@jeanneale9257]

Fantastic reaction mate Your emotion was palpable

[@reactingtomyroots]

Thanks Jean.

[@tonyh3219]

Great to see a reaction from you like that Steve mate. That song get's us in heart every time over here no matter who we are or what our politics are. Keep up the good work, enjoying you reviews.

[@reactingtomyroots]

Thanks Tony. I love patriotic tunes and this was a great one. :)

[@captainmotion4524]

Thanks for this, im British and bloody proud to be, LOVE THIS

[@valeriewalker9438]

Proud to be British. God Save the King.

[@raymondberry9482]

Bursts my British heart with pride every time

[@spikespa5208]

Hopeless Anglophile here. Chokes me up everytime.

[@themanftheworld8439]

Its English not British.

[@crissid6122]

Nothing beats Last Night Of sthe Proms..Singing your heart out giving it the full welly..True patriotism. 🇬🇧

[@allanagreenan5159]

I think you will know this piece as pomp and circumstance. When I hear these patriotic pieces, my hairs stand on end and get goose pimples/bumps and this feeling comes over me but can't put it into words (possibly to with the pride I have and the 1500 years of Monarchy). Even more so when it is being sing by thousands and thousands of your fellow Nations singing them

[@cheriegoodwin6819]

No one can do it like us Brits NO ONE...glad you loved it...

[@sammyrichardson7305]

Wow, I have tears in my eyes. Thank you for sharing this video and showing your emotions. Greetings from the U.K.

[@jobell7356]

If ever you can get to somewhere British where this is sung, its amazing!! The atmosphere just hits you like a sledge hammer

[@dottie1237]

I was so touched to see you watching this, and it brought me to tears! Thank you for this.

[@reactingtomyroots]

Thank you Dottie. It almost brought me to tears and I'm not even British so I completely understand the emotional impact it can have. What a great patriotic song. :)

[@donnawood3481]

Sometimes we just get it right! 🇬🇧 ♥️

[@rodb9492]

Your expression and reaction says it all. I also teared up - and I am a 72-year-old coffin dodger.

[@rubywest6080]

Love this with every ounce of my being. So very very proud to be British❤️🇬🇧❤️🇬🇧❤️🇬🇧❤️

[@paulharvey9149]

I've always found large crowds singing in unison very emotional too, Steve - and especially at full volume! I saw some other Americans react to it recently and they said this is the music that is played at graduation ceremonies over there, if that helps you at all... The other songs that are normally sung at this event are indeed Jerusalem, God save the King and Auld Lang Syne. You may wish to check out the Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance, which is another annual even held in the Royal Albert Hall. This is always attended by Senior Members of the Royal Family, including the cousins of Queen Elizabeth II, though it remains to be seen whether they will still be involved in the Reign of King Charles III. It features a number of military units, some of which will do various displays, and in recent years there has also been musical performances before it winds up into a short act of Christian worship, with hymn-singing. The National Anthem is usually played as the Royals arrive and also sung, just before they leave. Also, check out the Anthems used by our national football and rugby teams. The Welsh one, Hen Wlad y Nhadau (Land of My Fathers) is especially stirring - at a rugby international in Cardiff Arms Park, for example.

[@MrPorkmann]

Wales is not a real "Nation" and never has been. The notion is authentic as modern Druids - a confection created by peddlers of pseudo-Nationalism - and legitimised by Miranda Blair and his pals for party-politcal ends.

[@alanlight7740]

Elgar's "Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1" - but we Americans know it as the Graduation March. Practically ubiquitous at high school and college graduations. We've also repurposed the tune from "God Save the King" for our patriotic song "My country 'tis of thee".

[@annpachini2155]

I always get goosebumps when Land of Hope And Glory is played

[@janallan8082]

Land of hope and glory is unofficially our equivalent to the star spangled banner...brings out the patriotism...

[@Stedmaniac]

Make this our British National Anthem! Would love to hear the Lions fans belting this out on tour!

[@davidmaheengun2672]

I loved your wonderful, visceral reaction. Last Night at the Proms is always a spectacular evening of British patriotism. Cheers!

[@antoineduchamp4931]

Yes, they were singing 'for he's a jolly good fellow' - a very very important chant in the UK, and is at the top of expressing love and respect. It can be sung to a woman, without the word fellow being changed. It is based on a French marching tune, played at the battle of Waterloo (Marlboro s'en va't en guerre)

[@gordonsmith8899]

The Duke of Marlborough took it as a war-prize Antoine

[@antoineduchamp4931]

@@gordonsmith8899 Yes indeed: it is a military marching tune in France, and still played from time to time.

[@gordonsmith8899]

@@antoineduchamp4931 It's a fine tune Antoine, on that we can both agree.

[@antoineduchamp4931]

@@gordonsmith8899 It is actually a nursery rhyme for French children!: I sang it myself way back in the day! Heavens, I can still remember all the words.... "Marlborough has gone off to war, we don't know if he will come back" Luckily he did.

[@Sam-qh1sh]

You can’t just make sh1t up Antoine, it’s not ‘very very important’ at all and it’s not sung for the reasons you said!! They sang it because it was the conductors final prom! His retirement!! What a plank you are