Star Spangled Banner played at Buckingham Palace- Sept 13, 2001

Even Ol' Pete Jennings got choked up

[@palopatrol6010]

Imagine telling George Washington this would happen in 1776..

[@mi4johns]

Considering the event for which the Star-Spangled Banner was written happened 15 years after Washington's death, I'm sure he'd be quite surprised indeed.

[@theradgegadgie6352]

@@mi4johns He'd still have known what a national anthem was, and that's all you'd need to tell him.

[@mi4johns]

@@theradgegadgie6352 Of course he'd understand what a national anthem was, the U.S. had one during his time as President - 'Hail, Columbia'. My point is that the event for which the Star Spangled Banner was written would be most surprising to Washington as America's closest ally at the time of his death was Great Britian. This was cemented during his time as President by the Jay Treaty which gave Great Britian preferential trade status & greatly angered France. Especially since the U.S. had reneged on their revolutionary war loans from France which totaled millions. So if If you'd of asked him what country was attacking the U.S. during the war of 1812, he most surely would of responded with France.

[@theradgegadgie6352]

@@mi4johns My misunderstanding. I thought your emphasis was on the events of the War of 1812 being after his death, not the reversals of fortune between allied and enemy nations, which to be fair, you didn't make clear.

[@theradgegadgie6352]

Come to think of it, we went back to being trading partners and allies very quickly after 1814 and I will never believe that the UK ever seriously courted the Confederacy during the ACW. That arsehole Freemantle was never an official attache.

[@anthonyrussell0912]

First time Her Majesty authorised a foreign anthem played outside a state visit. It's why Britain and America are so close. Proud brit. Love our American cousins

[@anthonyrussell0912]

I joke with my American friends all the time over patriotism. Knock them and them me. But if push ever came to shove, Britain and America stand side by side. Squabbling siblings I think best defines our relationship

[@codymo32791]

Almost read the cousins as colonies lmfao.

[@robertobriant3621]

We love you guys, too. May the friendship of our two great Nations forever remain

[@anthonyrussell0912]

@@codymo32791 colonies too............ lol

[@banzai5780]

Love you guys too - an American

[@Steve_McMillen]

If you ever need reminding of what kind of monarch the Queen of England was. She broke a 600+ year tradition of allowing her guards to play a foreign country’s anthem outside of a state visit. The Queen stood by our side during our darkest days. Rest in peace your majesty. Sending our sincerest condolences from across the pond.

[@Jerseyguy8527]

I couldn't agree more, the world lost a wonderful woman today

[@Doivid_]

Precisely

[@johndarcy2000]

Absolutely agreed.

[@historicalairsofter1226]

600 years*

[@ozpilotgirl]

So true. Her empathy and compassion was legendary. This video just encapsulates her essence.

[@seanspartan2023]

And now that Queen Elizabeth II has passed, the U.S. Capitol buildings are flying the flag at half-mast. It shows the solidarity and friendship between our countries.

[@dbz9393]

Don't forget USS Winston Churchill 🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@PARK-sy3tf]

@@dbz9393 United we shall stand against tyranny. May our two nations stand together in peace and harmony for years to come. 🇺🇸 🤝 🇬🇧

[@TheCornerZoo]

Our local flags are all at half mast as well. She was a treasure.

[@KeithWilliamMacHendry]

The US basically bankrupt the UK during the Second World War, special relationship is often branded by the London political charlatans. Such rubbish indeed, the US corporate government has nothing but contempt for the UK & it’s people & that is a most obvious fact

[@AsteroidM749A]

As a Brit - I had no idea you guys did that. Thanks brother

[@garethgraham9220]

After 7/7 London bombings, all gov buildings were locked down. In defiance of terror, the US Marine Corp band stood outside the American embassy-despite risk of further possible attacks- and played God Save The Queen

[@Number1Irishlad]

do you happen to know of any clips of them playing?

[@garethgraham9220]

@@Number1Irishlad have given it a cursory search, but none are immediately returned

[@Jay92925]

Why would an embassy just happen to have a US marine Corps band hanging around there?

[@nicholasmeli2865]

@@Jay92925 the marines are always at our embassies idk why the band was there but ya know

[@Jay92925]

@@nicholasmeli2865 coincidence I guess

[@sbtoolman12123]

"At the Queens request".....Wow!! That statement alone tells you all you need to know about her Majesty. A true lady of class she sets a very very high bar. Just knowing what the song is about, and STILL tells them to play it.

[@weston791]

Rip queen

[@carolinen5396]

Queen Elizabeth II class act❤️ May she R.I.P.🙏❤️🇬🇧

[@Sarah_270]

Despite condemnation, she was a force for peace, it was undoubtedly her core throughout. X

[@hugofitzwilliam8197]

You don't understand. That is how Monarch's orders are couched. It is referred to as a 'request', but in actual fact it was an order as she was the Head of the Armed Forces. When you are sent to prison in the UK you are sentenced "At Her Majesty's Pleasure".

[@aheat3036]

R.I.P. 🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@honkimusmaximus7477]

I was deeply moved by the way the British people responded on 9/11. I remember British people sobbing in the streets and I will never forget.

[@Yamezzzz]

Lol I was at the airport when 9/11 happened. Our flight was cancelled as all planes were grounded. Nobody was upset there, people were so fucking angry. I remember this one man shouting angrily WHY THE FUCK IS JUST SOME THING THAT HAPPENED IN AMERICA STOPPING MY FLIGHT TO MALAGA?! I WANT REFUNDS AND COMPENSATION! Everybody was just pissed the fuck off that their travel plans were disrupted saying that bad things and terrorist attacks happen somewhere in the world all the time, it shouldn't affect us, this is just another day. It's ironic now thinking that considering there were multiple planes and it was an ongoing attack, they were wanting to get on a plane so badly which also could have been hijacked and flown into the Houses of Parliament or the Shard or something. It was an attack against everything Britain stands for, not just America. I also can't blame them really, they probably felt bad afterwards about how they acted. I was obviously upset for not getting to go on holiday to Portugal because I was a kid. And growing up seeing horrible things happening in the world on the news it doesn't really resonate, you can never something like that happening to your own place, then only 3 years later the 7/7 terrorist attacks happened in London... You realise shit gets real.

[@FlippingSloth]

@@Yamezzzz The shard would have been a hard target to hit not going to lie ..

[@mehhandle]

@@Yamezzzz I saw that on the easyjet programme they used to air, can't remember what it was called, I think it was come fly with me, or something like that.

[@gamingwithcallum6087]

@@Yamezzzz the shard didn't exist in 2001

[@buckfaststradler4629]

@@gamingwithcallum6087 Hard to hit then , just like he said

[@kajlihalilovic4438]

It’s been 19 years since 9/11 today. Thank you, Britain for being so compassionate in our time of despair. 🇬🇧❤️🇺🇸

[@jodu626]

You’re family. It’s what families do 🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@tygaming2868]

@@jodu626 thank you for being their when we were attacked

[@jodu626]

thatoneanxiouskid yt we will always be there. A trade deal would be nice tho 😀👍🏻

[@iainhamilton213]

It’s what Allies do mate. You are our best friends and allies and I’m proud to have your lot as one 🇬🇧🇺🇸.

[@eddoyle8226]

Here in the UK we consider the US, Australia, Canada and New Zealand family.

[@kaihale227]

Almost 21 years ago, the Queen of England was with Americans and the United States on our darkest day (9/11) and honored us by playing the National Anthem in front of Buckingham Palace. Today and for the time being, join me and many other Americans in returning the favor to England and it’s Royal Family. Long live the Queen and we stand together in honoring her legacy. As well as honoring all of the first responders and remembering all of the victims 21 years ago.

[@Cyb3rSynaps3]

God save the Queen, long live the King. America and the UK started on different sides and we now are united in times of need.

[@incidentalist]

21 years ago but yes this was incredibly touching!

[@popcornhair6584]

May I have permission to use your quote here in a 911 video recalling queenelizabeth? Its an educational video going to a school and your words I couldn't have said better myself.

[@kaihale227]

@@popcornhair6584 Yes, also make the edit for *21 years ago

[@jayb4019]

Darkest day? Are you a freaking bot?

[@ethanseivert245]

They’re straight up playing our anthem which was written based on a battle that we fought and beat them. Straight respect. 🇺🇸🤝🇬🇧

[@peggyt1243]

The lyrics were about a battle but the music was written by a British guy in London England.

[@lloydnaylor6113]

Not sure about that Ethan, as I understand the fort that was been shelled by the Royal Navy, Fort Sumta in South Carolina, withstood the bombardment and when the Royal Navy withdrew as they knew they weren't getting anywhere. The USA flag was seen fluttering in the smoke and the anthem arose from that. So let's call it a tactical withdrawal. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 In 2021 we stand together. Those that signed the Declaration of Independence in 1776 probably wouldn't believe what we've done together especially in the 20th century.

[@drewderuyter7603]

Nah but ok

[@mlevi9206]

It was brits fighting brits,for independence.

[@d283jdsk2]

Battle that you lost.

[@cameronmays5422]

Someone said that the UK playing the star-spangled banner is akin to a mother singing a lullaby to soothe her hurt child

[@strangeonexd4776]

My heart shatters ;(

[@StellarCrackhead42]

no talk me hurt

[@elizabetholiviaclark]

Well, it worked.

[@galept]

And if anything happens to them over on their island I will gladly join my brethren on this side in support of the UK. I'll blare God Save the Queen and Rule Britannia until my ears are ringing.

[@KennethVanWieII]

😢😢😢😢

[@Mocita]

“At the request of The Queen, the Coldstream Guards band played The Star Spangled Banner.” My friends, brothers, and neighbors across the ocean, long live The Queen. May she rest in peace.

[@jamescairns4051]

❤

[@captainl-ron4068]

Thank you for your kind words, may she Rest In Peace. God Save The King.

[@MegaChorro123]

Facts. R.I.P. Her Majesty

[@Ranger1287j]

Amazing to think that Britain played the US Anthem, considering the lyrics are from a poem written during the War of 1812 with Britain.

[@peterd788]

But the tune is a British drinking song about bedding women. We are the same.

[@ze89412]

Why would we be sad about playing a song from a poem during a war in which we won?

[@mitchellima4736]

@@ze89412 historically it's considered a war neither side trully one.

[@marksawatzky8562]

@@peterd788 Oh my. ... Really Peter?

[@burstcity3832]

@@marksawatzky8562 It is, I watched a video on it, I cannot remember the name of the song but it was sung by drunk English men prior to the US being formed and the anthem being created. The stars and stripes are from Washington in England too, there is a church in Washington in the UK that has the Washington families coat of arms and it's stars and stripes.

[@mlg8605]

A mother calming her son. Thank you. From a Southern American. 🇺🇸🤝🇬🇧

[@Coys319]

Together we stand 🤝

[@ryangerrard4048]

From somebody who has English ancestry dating back from the 17th century to America! Hell yeah we are united, the USA & UK will always be family

[@tfdallas1774]

I think 9/11 was more than an upset son, imagine your child coming home with his lunch stolen glasses broken and knees scrapped

[@aztekarchive]

God I love America 🇺🇸 ❤ 🇬🇧

[@jintsfan]

Classy words, Friend. 🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@the.seagull.35]

22 years later this is still so incredibly moving as an american.

[@daveolson6001]

At Her Royal Majesty’s request. God save The Queen!

[@nickcurry7986]

Dave, HM The Queen is the head of our armed forces, it is to The Queen that we pledge our allegiance. You’ll find that Her Majesty would order, command or authorise the playing of The Star Spangled Banner on this occasion. The Queen does not request......to my knowledge, the only time in our history this has ever happened, except during a state visit by the US President.

[@mkultrawhatever1791]

@@nickcurry7986 When I joined the Canadian Forces, I swore an Oath to the Queen and my country. My Officer's Commission scroll was signed by the Queen. I dearly love the tradition.

[@hyrulesarnian932]

Appreciate the sentiment, but it's Her Majesty, not Her Royal Majesty.

[@TravelerZ24]

As an American I say that even though we do not recognize the Queen as any icon or figure in the US, we still respect her greatly. God bless Great Britain. God bless America

[@jamescoop8979]

God Save the Queen!!!

[@LordTrayus]

Considering that the Star Spangled Banner was written to commemorate a US victory over the British in the War of 1812, it's indeed inspiring to see how far we've come as allies.

[@lisasoar8448]

💯

[@eazy-cheez-e8033]

But You guys stole the tune that was originally a British drinking song written for the Anacreontic Society but y’all just changed the lyrics and made it your anthem lol 😂😂

[@TheAlaska07]

@@eazy-cheez-e8033 it was a beautiful Gesture.

[@dharma_mane]

@@eazy-cheez-e8033 “You guys” have you lost your damn mind? None of us was even thought of during those times. Who tf are “you guys”?

[@eazy-cheez-e8033]

@@dharma_mane yes you guys you seppos

[@GeoCrockerPot]

As an American who is neither a Democrat or Republican, this video easily made me weep. This is one of the greatest gestures the great UK has ever done on behalf of our country, other than working together in many situations! Brothers and sisters🇬🇧🇺🇲❤

[@GM8101PHX]

What we witnessed on this video crosses all lines, there is no politics here, it is pure respect from the Queen!!! When the Queen passed I was crying though I live in Arizona!

[@L_Martin]

Wayward son and most beloved

[@ScienceChap]

This is what friends do.

[@sv3nn568]

@Muhammad arif not brothers, parents

[@elnegroik]

Your mind would boggle if you knew who gave the order.

[@thejim3501]

Britain is MORE than a friend?

[@indonesianbassbooster5167]

@@thejim3501 used to be the abusive father 300 years ago, but now their best friend.

[@oscarthorton4279]

@@indonesianbassbooster5167 and you guys were the little shits that wouldnt do as you were told ! Lol - jokes

[@Anthony-ot8vl]

Sometimes a simple gesture carries a long way. If you fight one of us you'll have to fight us all! 🇺🇸 🇬🇧 🇨🇦 🇦🇺

[@emfairclough]

🇿🇦

[@Alfietgardiner]

And new Zealand

[@Anthony-ot8vl]

@AngloGirl85UK Didn't have those flags on my emojis. But you're covered! Much easier to have world peace if we stick together.

[@salemkitty5786]

Don’t forget New Zealand 🇳🇿

[@rafaelfactor120]

@Harvey Weinstein doesn't china hate the US? Just wondering

[@amrio8393]

Here after hearing the news that the Queen has passed. This was such a beautiful moment and a kind thing to do for her American friends. Rest In Peace your Majesty.

[@YotesFan1980]

Hearing the music choked me up; hearing the crowd singing gave me chills. Beautiful moment all around. Thank you, UK.

[@treck1797]

the queen ordered the ban to play days after the 9/11 attack

[@tent3807]

Me too

[@robertphelps1574]

The music for the star spangled banner is more British than you think it was composed by John Stafford Smith for the song To Anacreon in heaven

[@davidmarshall3683]

Such a beautiful song traditional American values are the best. I hope your country keeps them and continues to be a shinning beckon for the world best wishes from Britain.

[@xray86delta]

Me, too!

[@ajwalton6822]

From a proud American, thank you to our British brothers. I would defend your country as my own. Strongest bond formed in history 🇺🇲🤝🇬🇧

[@MailProfessional4287]

Thank you brother 🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@ashlieneevel9671]

I agree with that. I would defend the United Kingdom as I would the United States. We are the same. That's family.

[@Kaiserin]

I would simply invade the United Kingdom after I restore the German Empire and revive Kaiser Wilhelm II and put him back on the throne! Ich liebe Deutschland! 🇩🇪

[@Kaiserin]

@Billy Parker I mean we did claim most of Europe and then lost it in a few years

[@undeadcenturion402]

Heh I'll reinstate the roman empire.

[@dengate6]

Thanks, from a Yank.

[@01782644468]

And you'd do it for us too, if we were ever hit with a similar tragedy, god forbid. Simple as that, and that is why the UK and US are like siblings, we will always bicker, yet always love and protect each other.

[@leogordon9787]

Ben309 🇺🇸❤️🇬🇧

[@drakesucks]

@@01782644468 the one problem with that is most Americans would think the band was playing My Country 'tis of thee.

[@mkling2871]

@@drakesucks true

[@rc4083]

@@01782644468 we will always be with you guys no matter what.

[@BamaChad-W4CHD]

So many years later this still makes me cry. I was 20 years old when that happened and 41 now. Regardless of what happens ever. Great Britain is our family. Always have been. Always will be. Yeah we got a little black and blue from each other a few times but no hatred exists there. God save the Queen!

[@quiquecruz2890]

I was 5, I remeber getting up for school and seeing the planes hitting in the news.

[@alexm8922]

I was 19 myself living in NYC. Great Britain is like a older brother growing up. Yeah we had our arguments and fight growing up, but now as we are older, be got each other's back forever.

[@0_1_2]

Wow you’re so old!!!

[@TheTipsyRooster]

R.I.P. Queen Elizabeth... you were a saint above them all.

[@MrMrtommie]

I hope you guys return the favour in our sad times :(

[@MrYabber]

You can’t just stage all these people waving American flags, this is true support. Made me cry, thank you, from across the pond. 🇺🇸🇬🇧.

[@luxpursuits]

I think they are Americans who lived in the UK at the time

[@robinbond7878]

61 British citizens were also killed on September 11,th 2001. There is a special garden dedicated to those British citizens that were killed on that day in New York City. The Royal Family came to the United States and helped to dedicate it when it was officially opened. Next to the United States, Britain, lost the second largest number of citizens on 911.

[@robertcottam9000]

@@luxpursuits All the better, therefore, that they were supported in their grief. In the same way, the messages of support from our family across the pond are appreciated. Now I don't cry easily but the heartfelt comments from Americans over the last few weeks...

[@GM8101PHX]

The band did a flawless job playing our national anthem, people were singing the words as they waved American flags and wiping away tears!! I cried watching the video being an American veteran and a senior citizen. I also cried when I got news of the passing of Queen Elizabeth. I would gladly defend the Island as though it was my country!

[@harveyolitsky4341]

Classiest woman alive. Queen Elizabeth 2

[@watkinssixtyfive7788]

Learned from her mother, who up until she passed, was the classiest woman alive.

[@charleshowie2074]

QE2 is a ship bruv. Nice thought though 🤣

[@rc4083]

Ehhh I wouldn’t go that far, but yes this day in history marked a beautiful moment between our countries.

[@luketonkinson5440]

@Harald Harster lovely to see you wishing death upon someone simply because you disagree with their position. Also, the Monarchy brings in more money than we spend on it so it all works out.

[@luketonkinson5440]

@Harald Harster I want anyone to live as long as they possibly can.

[@sebastianaquino7454]

Thanks red coats. 19 years later, still makes me cry. America will prevail

[@marksawatzky8562]

Prevail at WHAT!? America is falling fast.

[@gabobei1991]

@@marksawatzky8562 America will be as great as her people are great. There are many, many problems that can be observed, but there are also many, many great things about the States. As a Mexican-American, I'm glad to call America my home. God bless America.

[@jakebradford4272]

@@marksawatzky8562 still USA can defeat your country and make you their bell boy😂😂😂😂

[@jakebradford4272]

@Harald Harster then tell me which country can defeat Taliban 😂 and plus Taliban and ISIS wanted to invade USA for long time coz those cowards can never fight one on one US can never be invaded lol now go cry and US even threatened China still those small eyes couldn't attack us neither threaten us back😂😂😂😂

[@jakebradford4272]

@@fizzylovesjam5378 lol then you will wake up😂😂

[@OHCelt]

I was in the university gym on one of the largest midwestern campuses, working out in a room full of machines, when this suddenly came on the TV. Everything came to a standstill, and the majority of these young kids were in tears. This was one time I felt so proud to be British in America.

[@officalkingkrab1912]

If you have US citizenship you’re considered British-American ;) 🇺🇸 🇬🇧

[@OHCelt]

@@officalkingkrab1912 I don’t. End of story.

[@ryans6280]

😢

[@NP-ui3tr]

New comment, upon hearing of the death of HM, I just want to say to any Brit who comes across this video and my comment that I am deeply sorry for your loss. Elizabeth II embodied grace, duty, and devotion to her country. She will be missed terribly by millions of Americans, I promise you that. I remember watching this broadcast the day it aired (17 yrs old) I cried then and each time I watch it. She didn’t have to do this, but she did, and I’ll always love her for it. God save the King! Your American cousin 🇺🇸❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@jamiebishop2928]

Classy comment 🇺🇲🇬🇧❤️

[@ste6473]

thank you

[@fukinlitmate7279]

Americans are like our family and great allies ❤️

[@adamdriver1016]

Thanks N P.

[@Rubyrue03]

Thank you 😊 - Our late Majesty the Queen was our heart and will forever remain so 🇺🇸🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿x

[@yegfreethinker]

As a Canadian I feel really a strong friendship with the United States. Our relationship with our neighbours to the South can be tempestuous sometimes LOL but we are true friends nevertheless- in fact I think we're family. The United States, Australia, United Kingdom, New Zealand and Canada are friends and always will be. In fact we're more than that: we're family I've never been able to get through this video or let alone get through the whole thing without ever tearing up big time. Anyone who saw that horrific scene of that second plane hitting the tower knows how horrible it felt to see our brethren in such horrible pain. Anyone who seen family in some kind of terrible pain knows how terrible it is to feel so powerless to help. When Her Majesty told the guards to play The Star Spangled Banner, it felt so reaffirming to know that we will march on with our friends in the United States of America. No one ever hurts our family ever and get away with it. (edit: fixed some minor typos / grammatical mistakes)

[@PinkAlphaMom]

Family doesn't always agree with each other but we always love. 🥰

[@peggyt1243]

Those 5 countries are known as the Five Eyes. It is an intelligence/defence agreement.

[@gingerbaker4390]

We are all family UK Canada, US. I don't know where or why we fell out in the past centuries etc etc, but as you can see blood is thicker that water. And when their is danger we come to help each other. Ps thank God for Canadian heroes in two world wars.

[@mkultrawhatever1791]

@@TheCoolCucumber Was in the Canadian Forces prior to this. What you state is 100 percent correct.

[@mkultrawhatever1791]

@@gingerbaker4390 Served as an Infantry officer in the CF in the 1990s. No hero here, but I would do it all again, for the good people of our free nations.

[@willamlandrum3674]

The best friends America has!

[@liamailiam]

yeah... israel. the same people that orchestrated 9/11

[@mi4johns]

@@liamailiam Did you eat paint chips as a child?

[@liamailiam]

@@mi4johns WHAT? Im Jewish. How DARE you insult me!

[@phylivius5403]

Brigante not really it’s Canada

[@ryangerrard4048]

Israel is an ally to America but they will never be the motherland like the UK is

[@UnionGang1861]

As an American I would lay down my life for The United Kingdom.

[@markcnut17]

And as a Brit I would gladly do that same for your great nation my friend.

[@lilboy3102]

One of the Greatest comment I read on youtube ! 🎉🎉🙌🏻 🇬🇧❤🇺🇸 👑👑👑👑👑

[@PakNationalist-xy4in]

Same from Canada I would die for my to parents 🇨🇦❤️🇬🇧❤️🇺🇸

[@burney7418]

Australia and New Zealand is right there with you too.

[@lilboy3102]

@@burney7418 Let's go for Canzuk 🇬🇧🇦🇺🇳🇿🇨🇦 👑

[@dianemilligan3839]

After all these years, I still get choked up. Thank you, Britain for standing with us in our time of mourning and grief.

[@geoffpoole483]

A lot of your fellow Americans were stranded in the UK because so many flights were cancelled. Politicians of all sides made speeches in the wake of what happened the previous day but this gesture spoke volumes.

[@vintagebrew1057]

Your Welcome, Cousin.

[@walterscottoneill7075]

On the contrary, thank you Americans who last century twice came to our aid in our time of trial and need

[@magdalenem4949]

@@walterscottoneill7075 God bless you, please know that many of us our mourning your terrible loss of your beautiful Queen. God save your King. Hugs to you from across the pond, my dear cousin.

[@gooner_duke2756]

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

[@davidstufflebean3285]

As a 50 yerar old and a Veteran if my brothers and sisters in the UK ever needed me I would be there in an instant. They are and will always be are most trusted friend and ally. I met many of them when I was serving as well as Australians and they are the best damn people you could want on your side and the friendliest folks I have ever had the pleasure to meet.

[@capertain16325]

Would you consider the rest of the EU an ally too?

[@timmcmahon3800]

Thanks for your service mate 🇦🇺

[@uraharamitchell7250]

I'm a London native, and you have earned yourself an ally Sir

[@Carl_Brutananadilewski]

@@capertain16325 go back to Reddit and be an overweight mouth breather somewhere else

[@swjr64]

Thank you for your service.

[@danielmorris6523]

21 years ago, a mother wrapped her arms around her wounded son. Now, in 2022, that son returns and wraps his arms around his mother. God bless America and Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth. May the alliance between our fraternal nations live forever. ♥

[@robertcottam9000]

Too bloody right. Grandad served with Americans in WW1 (Navy); Dad served alongside American airmen in WW2. That's just how it is. Best wishes

[@mysam4504]

Beautifully stated.

[@the.seagull.35]

What a lovely way to describe it

[@boom122471]

Wow. My wife and I were there. Landed in London on 9-11 and were at Buckingham Palace during this historic tribute. Incredibly stirring and emotional. Seems like yesterday. We signed a tribute book they had onsite as well. 🇺🇸🇬🇧

[@davidjensen4702]

ABC News anchor Peter Jennings's reaction at the end... PRICELESS! Enough said! Thanks to our British allies for your love, support and respect at that time! ❤️

[@edithbannerman4]

@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

[@sallymacmillan]

Her Majesty the Queen will never be forgotten 🇬🇧🇺🇸🇬🇧🇺🇸🇬🇧 My condolences from Las Vegas,NV.

[@connorharris2119]

Lucky sod, 😂 hope you’re all well mate. I have a mate from Allentown in Pennsylvania lives in tobyhana now and he has been to vegas. Always wanted to visit the United States 🇺🇸 myself I’m hoping to next year. 🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@mr.shepherd_1776]

God bless the UK and the Queen for breaking protocol to comfort our citizens. From an American❤️.

[@Rylan_Russell]

It’s ok mate from a Brit

[@NHWUSuuu]

As a half Brit, half Yank, you can imagine how much this satisfies me. One love.. 👍

[@PatriciaM64]

Well said!

[@LaPtiteAnglaise]

I remember being a 26 yr old - young policeman in London. On a rest day I went with my Italian girlfriend to proms in the park. We watched by live satellite on the monitors the Barber Adagio for Strings. The entire crowd was moved to tears in Hyde Park for the US. Utterly heart wrenching, raw and heartfelt.

[@CM-qe3vp]

I landed in England the morning of September 11, 2001. I was and still am humbled at the love and support given to us Americans. They even flew the American flag over Mount St. Michael in Penzance.

[@colby25]

One of the lost heroes was a rick rescorla who was employed as a security officer at the twin towers on that day if i remember correctly. He was born in hayle cornwall and emigrated to the US in 1963. His loss was and is still remembered to this day in the local media down in cornwall.

[@CM-qe3vp]

He was from Hayle, where my Grandchildren go to school ❤

[@ryangerrard4048]

Thanks UK, we will always have your backs! You are the motherland after all 🇺🇲🇬🇧

[@animaljustice7774]

Amen

[@Kaiserin]

Russia is the Motherland, actually.

[@squeakyproductions3055]

@@Kaiserin for Russians, sure.

[@Kaiserin]

@@squeakyproductions3055 Motherland typically refers to Russia while Fatherland typically refers to Germany

[@squeakyproductions3055]

@@Kaiserin yeah? Maybe in Russia and Germany "present-day Germans don't like to say fatherland because of its nazi ties" they are typically referred to as so. Such isn't the case for me or anyone I know.

[@IsaacLikesGames]

As an American this brings a tear to my eye. We love our peeps across the pond 🇺🇸❤️🇬🇧

[@BG15138]

A nice gesture from Our Queen. I remember that infamous day, like it was yesterday. Hard to forget. God Bless all those innocent people.

[@theunitedstatesofamerica4862]

Wtf are planes George Washington

[@keldonmcfarland2969]

I remember that too. It was touching to many of us here in the US. (Even if it did make King George III turn over in his grave :))

[@jfelton4153]

Little gesture?

[@debbiehughes9126]

God bless them all

[@Nerval-kg9sm]

I remember this. In my half century of life, this stands as the most gracious act I have ever witnessed.

[@tinfoilhomer909]

This was the first time anyone changed the song in 600 years so it means a lot to everyone.

[@jackcrawford3921]

As a Brit living in the UK, this even makes me well up at times! And of course you Americans did it for us after the terror attacks of July 7th 2005, the Manchester Arena bombing and when the Queen died of course! And also thanks for the condolences, support and solidarity you offered us after the death of the Queen!

[@TheIceman567]

Hope you like it here my fiancé is British as are my twin daughters I’m American loved in England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@JuliaGulia310]

I'm grateful our two countries are friends.

[@jackcrawford3921]

@@JuliaGulia310 thanks!

[@JuliaGulia310]

@@jackcrawford3921 You're welcome!

[@eligebrown8998]

Amen

[@efccb3669]

Im British. That event on 9/11 brought our countries even closer I fought alongside my American brothers. You'll always be our little brother...we will always be there to support you. somebody once said to me the greatest gift the British gave the world was America. And America's greatest gift to the world was Jazz. Dunno about the Jazz bit but I think you know we will always have your back.❤🇬🇧🇺🇲

[@erincrosby9087]

Thanks from the United States

[@jamespitisci529]

I was only 10 when 9/11 happened and ironically my family and I were visiting the UK at that time. From America. Florida actually. But we had to stay an extra day because of the closed airspace. Being a 10 year old kid and seeing what the queen did and UK people crying and waving our flag was incredible. Truthfully it made myself and some of my friends join the military. I was in 2011-2015. In Afghanistan for 11 months and let me tell you.... The bond and brotherhood and sisterhood we have with your forces is so tight! Not to mention the British SAS are literally real life avengers! They saved our ass a few times and are so humble and respectful. We will always love and respect the United Kingdom forever. And the queen was the best. Old fashioned morals and values and to break a 600 year tradition to support us like she did I'll never forget it! We got your back and you guys have ours! 🇺🇲❤️💪

[@tristanfoss7469]

1:17 "Jesse, we need to listen to the Star Spangled Banner."

[@jeffreysearle2996]

Peter summed it up better than any historian could have

[@hansfranklin5070]

Twenty years later......thank you Great Britain, our mother counrty! God bless the Queen!

[@dehende07]

21 years later it's still brings tears to my eyes hearing the Star spangled banner played at Buckingham Palace following the 9/11 attacks........ With Queen Elizabeth Grace is gesture of having another nation anthem played on England soil speaks volumes to her enduring friendship with America...... And as an American we will always have an enduring friendship with the England

[@PatriciaM64]

I had no idea about this at the time. THIS is pure class from the Queen of England! THIS is why Queen Elizabeth II matters and her passing has touched so many!!! Love to all in England from across the pond!

[@aidanwilson6035]

There is no such thing as the Queen of England , what about Scotland , Wales and Northern Ireland , ironically Her Majesty was more Scottish than English going back centuries , her own mother was Scottish and she chose to end her days at Balmoral , the only place in the world that she could truly relax and be at peace. Appreciate the kind words from our American friends 🙏.

[@FallenAngel9979]

@@aidanwilson6035 Don’t be so silly. She WAS Queen of England which is included in GB!!

[@skizilla]

Remember that these people will stand for us, even when our own won’t. Semper Fidelis

[@jodu626]

Fellow ex marine but of the Royal kind. I’ve shed blood with my American cousins and would do so again if the call ever comes. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 Per mare per Terram

[@MrDuck797]

Duae potentiae interdum amissionis coniungi debent

[@TheInsaneTeddy]

Just as the British stood by us during our difficult times then, we should now stand by them in solace at the passing of her Majesty Elizabeth. May God save the Queen.

[@NewEnglandFoamer]

To the Brits: this is why we became best of friends after the 1812 war. We started caring for each other and on that tragic day of the unnecessary and devastating attacks you were there for us. And in return when you had a similar tragedy, we were there for you. As an American with English and Irish blood I come to you and say that what ever may happen we will always stick together. 🇺🇸🤝🇬🇧

[@anthonya7169]

We disagreed over taxes and expansion of land but we were, and still are, united by blood, democracy and a belief in freedom. God save the King and God bless America.

[@toricormier2131]

Crying while watching this gesture today, 9/8/22. Thank you Queen Elizabeth. May you Rest In Peace.

[@sgtjay]

Breaking a 600year old tradition of the Royal Palace! Very touching and heartfelt. RIP Queen Elizabeth, thoughts and prayers to the Royal Family from America.

[@Mark-Haddow]

No such tradition existed. The UK has only existed since 1707, when England ceased to be a sovereign state, alongside Scotland. It's a Myth. The British military has only existed since 1650, when the Coldstream Guards came down from Scotland to guard the King, Charles II, son of James VI. Both Stewarts (Stuart)

[@caferrucci]

Such an incredibly classy woman. We won't see her like again among world leaders. Eternal rest grant unto her O Lord and may perpetual light shine upon her. 🇺🇸 🇬🇧

[@doomguyjustnotthecoolone2931]

This the first and only time a Foreign Anthem outside the Palace. The honour was given to the US, our greatest ally

[@janettamcgee8124]

Thanks to our cousins across the pond.

[@gosmo4504]

Look, we had problems as kids but Britain is that big brother that always has out back. I can't believe I've never seen this before. Beautiful.

[@kalibryant8608]

Rest in paradise sweet lady. She was full of grace and class.

[@amelia1trekkie]

The Queen was an incredible human being. She had power, we know, but her strength was unpassable. She was also kind. She showed this many ways and although always at duty, she was passionate about life. I miss her. She was my Queen, and I love her still.

[@GM8101PHX]

I am an American, and when I heard the news of her passing I cried as though she were the president of the United States, she quietly commanded respect because she did not need to push, she is loved by both countries and I am not sure we will see another like her.

[@jeffgessner9764]

Americans remember the kindness and empathy of the Queen and the people of Britain from this simple yet powerful gesture. You, our truest of friends. brought us to tears and made us feel loved and appreciated despite our pain. We will never forget it.

[@edithbannerman4]

@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

[@ronaldbaldwin4505]

1 of the most moving things ever. To the British on this sad September day I say thanks for sharing the greatest queen ever with us for the last 70 years. We are sad with you. She will be greatly missed.

[@timo951]

This was put out by Guy Malone and addresses this gesture. I think he nailed it dead on. He named it - "To Britain with Love For the second time in a week, I again watched CNN with my mouth hanging wide open. Amidst the tragic history made this past week, one event took place whose unimaginable significance was unfortunately lost to most Americans. In England, with hundreds or perhaps thousands of mourners pressing the gate, Buckingham Palace played OUR national anthem instead of the time-honored Changing of the Guard. God Bless America would have honored us greatly. America The Beautiful would have been more than enough. But England somehow chose the one song written while our two countries were at war. Most of us have forgotten, but the very night Francis Scott Key penned The Star Spangled Banner, British blood was being poured out on American soil. “The bombs bursting in air” we so proudly sing of were in fact being fired at Redcoats. Nonetheless, this is the song England upended her own tradition with to dedicate to us while we mourned. In so doing, I believe England unknowingly pierced well beyond the veil of international politics, and that this single act has healed a supernatural wound that has festered for over two centuries. To explain, consider the Jewish “bar mitzvah.” When a boy comes age of, his family conducts a holy service in which he receives his father’s blessing. He is thus received into manhood, spiritually empowered to go out into the world bearing the family name, and expected to have great success. Similarly, when ordaining a minister or sending out a missionary, Christians “lay hands” upon the head of a new leader, imparting the spiritual authority of the church, and to signify their blessing upon the emerging ministry. That’s not what happened when America “left home” however. We broke away in rebellion to England’s authority. We actually took up arms against the “parents” who birthed us. Yes, yes, our cause was certainly just. History has never begrudged us that. It might even be rightly argued that God was on our side. We certainly became successful enough (although less than a hundred years passed before we fell into terrible war with ourselves, which to be honest still isn’t over). Worse, we became obnoxiously drunk with our quick success. As England lost her territories over the decades, America conquered the world. Of course trade routes quickly reopened between us, and we’ve had a great economic relationship for most of the time since. Our governments have successfully worked together as well - you’d even call us allies. But facing facts - the actual people of our countries have barely maintained a civil savagery in our attitudes toward one another. To the English, Americans are snotty brats, spoiled beyond redemption by our money, power and conveniences. Meanwhile, we disdain the English concept of royalty and tradition, and in fact, think you’re rude and stuffy. The Fourth of July, garishly celebrated as our “Independence Day,” is today commonly referred to in English slang as “good riddance day.” You’ve always viewed us as the prodigal son who ran off with the inheritance. We’ve considered you the jealous brother who got irate because the father blessed us anyway. Sure, things couldn’t be better on the economic and political fronts, but deep down… we’ve never really particularly cared for one another. Am I being unfair here? Of course we’re the best of friends. After all, wasn’t it America that came to England’s aid in not one, but two world wars? No America, we did not. And how dare we be so pretentious to even think that? We protected our interests, and that is all. Churchill and Roosevelt worked together for years to enlist America’s aid against Hitler, to no avail. It took Pearl Harbor to get us involved. Yes, we bled and died on England’s soil this time, but not for the English, for us. Certainly not because she needed us in her darkest hour. And now we face probably our darkest hour. But we didn’t even call, and England has already answered. They could have sent us flowers. They could have offered an eloquent speech of condolence, or perhaps sent someone over to stand in front of the cameras with one of our leaders - the usual international stuff. Instead, the great and proud England elegantly humbled herself, abandoning a tradition more sacred than baseball, apple pie and even Mom herself will ever be to us. They took that tradition and placed it on an altar of forgiveness, which in our arrogance, we never thought even once to ask for. Then they willingly burned it - in our honor - for all the world to see. They played our song. For all intents and purposes, England bar-mitzvahed us. She has received us as all grown up now, and has moved to make us a family again. Heaven will record this as the day that the rift caused by our violent separation was finally closed. Only it was not slick American “ingenuity,” but England, with her superior character, who won this victory before God and man. Thank you, England. My only regret is that we were too slow - too in shock, and frankly, too unaware of what this truly meant - to grasp the significance of your sacrifice or even to respond in a proper manner. I wish the news and all the world had seen our President standing at attention, saluting you across the sea, but it just didn’t happen like that. We’re stupid that way England, and for that, we are so very sorry. But I salute you. I pray that all America will also. You’ve been so patient with us, waiting for us to grow up into mature, decent adults - the kind you’d actually want to be friends with. However, so much time has passed that we now stand shoulder to shoulder, in a way that parents and children simply cannot. We are equals, and right now we will need to cling to each other desperately IF we are to survive the challenges this war is going to bring. Thank you, England. Weeks ago, we were merely mutually cooperating world powers. Now, your act of sacrificial love has made us brothers. May we forever mourn together when the other is mourning. May we forever rejoice as the other rejoices. And may we now and forever always leap to the other’s aid in future times of crisis, even though it may cost us dearly. You have already led us in this, not by power or might, but by example. Thank you, England. We appreciate you, and we love you. And just in case you’ve never heard the words spoken from an upstart American - “Long Live The Queen.” And may God bless Great Britain." To my cousins on the other side of the pond - Thank you.

[@jfelton4153]

Thank you Tim. But this is Britain not just England. We Scots, Welsh and N Irish get a bit disgruntled when Britain is referred to as England. We are all proud of our individual identities but we are all British and Elizabeth is our Queen. It was the British armed forces who fought in two world wars. It was the British armed forces who joined you in Iraq (against our better judgment). By the way the Coldstream Guards who played your national anthem are a Scottish regiment.

[@timo951]

@@jfelton4153 Thanks for the education. No offense was intended

[@geoffpoole483]

@@timo951 It's an easy mistake to make. A bit like mistaking a Canadian for an American. Each country in the British I sles has its own distinct traditions and culture, although England is numerically dominant. Why not visit the UK and see for yourself?

[@timo951]

@@geoffpoole483 It is on my to do list.

[@stuartauld3193]

Nice words mate. Think I missed 'good riddance day' this year.

[@anthonychilders9549]

To my brothers and sisters across the sea...thank you for being there with us despite our fuckups. We love you!

[@pam0626]

Thank you United Kingdom. 21 years later and this amazing gesture still touches my heart. RIP Your Majesty.

[@MrManga2011]

Written on British ship in 1814 and come two centuries later our anthem would be played no other than the British military themselves during our darkest day. I bet the Founding Fathers were crying in Heaven on this day.

[@egala005]

TIL slaveholders go to heaven

[@lynnedavies5884]

@@egala005 There is always one

[@egala005]

@@lynnedavies5884 glad to be of service

[@lynnedavies5884]

@@egala005 I am glad you understand

[@sooz9433]

That makes my heart swell with pride to hear our Anthem played in the U.K. at the Queen's request... like everyone else I am deeply saddened at her death. She truly was a constant and a very positive constant. May she Rest In Peace 🇬🇧

[@benjamess3194]

I see tears from our brothers and sisters across the sea. America knows who stands with us and we will never forget .We stand United.

[@NSResponder]

RIP to a true friend of the United States. Her majesty, Queen Elizabeth the Second, will be sorely missed not only in her country, but throughout the civilized world.

[@weston791]

Rip lovely queen Elizabeth 😢

[@czar1874]

Thank you Queen Elizabeth, may you rest in peace. Very classy of you and our friends in England, together we are strong!

[@daviddirom7429]

In Scottish, living in Canada, and shed a tear every time I hear that anthem.

[@johndalton3180]

One of the many reasons this American mourns the loss of Queen Elizabeth.

[@jaybeebabee]

Who is watching today as her Majesty layed down gracefully to rest for good? Back in 2001 after all the turmoil in history between British and US, was such a moving gesture, I cried instantly today watching this.

[@gjfkhvjzjsxbq]

Your over exaggerating this we weren't enemies with the UK when the twin towers fell down, by then we had been close allies for almost 100 years

[@blakefoy6371]

Thanks mom

[@jakebutnotfromstatefarm4950]

No problem

[@tectoramia-sz1lu]

All these years later, this still brings a tear to my eye.

[@MrDavidfarris]

This hits me in the feels every time I see it, even 20+ years later.

[@jessicagrams105]

Thank you UK for standing with us! We will NEVER forget!!!🙏❤️🇺🇲🇬🇧

[@danielw5850]

There's another video clip of this, where a group of tourists are yakking-away, then suddenly fall silent as they hear the anthem; most moving too.

[@razvandobos9759]

Is there a link?

[@danielw5850]

@@razvandobos9759 just found it kzbin.info/www/bejne/qofCY4Ntj5yghdk

[@kate2create738]

Feels appropriate to wait till the anniversary of this horrific in my country’s history, but I want my British friends to know how much we are sorry for your loss of such a beloved monarch. Her stoicism commanded respect and awe in a room, yet she was always open to a wicked sense of humor that made her so adored. She wasn’t our leader, nor are we a part of the Commonwealth that she held dearly, yet she showed her strength in being a rock of comfort for those stranded Americans in a time of anguish and confusion, demonstrating that her thoughts were with our country during our suffering. Don’t know if we could ever extend such a powerful message of comfort like she has, but wanted our British friends to know that it felt like we too lost someone who was like a family. As an American I will forever be grateful to her for comforting my fellow Americans, and reminding us that the British do cate for us. God Bless QEII.

[@jodu626]

lovely words. i’ll be honest i didn’t think it would hit me when she died but when you have a constant in your life and then it’s taken away it really shakes your foundations as well you know. As a Brit we are lucky to have had a great queen and such a great friend in America. 🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@oneobserver2260]

@@jodu626 Granted,as an American, we don't feel what you feel, but as friends, we share in your sorrow. God save the Queen.

[@ricsteash]

I cried for the Queen. I’m not British, I’m a US Citizen through and through but the loss of someone who cared this much, and is a caring person just in general, deserves to be remembered for her service to her country. A mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother was lost, and that alone in general is hard to watch. I just hope as Americans, we’d be this caring for another country who may go through this much pain. Thank you and may you Rest In Peace.

[@pup1008]

She was a great monarch & we genuinely loved her dearly....🙁 🇬🇧🇺🇲

[@johndarcy2000]

I came here right after her passing…This made me cry. She was such a beautiful soul and wonderful friend to the US Your friends from across the pond thank you for sharing your light with us! Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, an extraordinary life well-lived.

[@bobbyheenan4061]

That was powerful. Literally brought a tear to my eye.

[@edithbannerman4]

@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

[@eddiewakes9425]

😢Here it is 2021, and I'm watching this in Las Vegas with tears! God Bless Queen Elizabeth!!❤️

[@thebernice6062]

Queen Elizabeth II was a lady of extreme grace and class. While we are absolved of all allegiance to the British Crown, most Americans respected her dedication to service and, on this day, her kindness. She earned her place in the lists of greatest monarchs in history, indeed. Thank you and rest in peace.

[@SurrealGenesis]

We brits love you usa ❤

[@jd55niels34]

I'm just one person, but I'd never forget this.

[@ofcourse7357]

In 1776, America behaved like a rebellious teenager wanting his own life. But America remembers where it came from. Thank you from an American.

[@richardoakley8800]

When the Queen makes a musical request....one complies

[@UPJayhawk27]

Thank you Queen Elizabeth. We don’t have the monarchy anymore, but adore you and miss you already…. ♥️🇺🇸🇬🇧

[@Kinsman19]

Thank you, Elizabeth II. Rest in peace to you. What a thoughtful, classy and, most importantly, kind gesture. All these years later, and it still moves me to my core. Thank you to our British cousins. I love you all. ❤

[@DenaInWyo]

Years on now and this pops up in my feed. I can't watch without crying. Thank you Queen Elizabeth. You were truly a world leader.

[@trentzinder8073]

As a 9 11 veteran I say thank you all of British people and to the late Queen. This was a hard time in America and you guys had and still do have oit backs. I hope thos reaches many generations and inspires many in both our countries.

[@alangood8190]

What goes around comes around buddy. Thank you.

[@gooner_duke2756]

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

[@johnv2232]

I'm an American and I cry when I watch this and I'm not ashamed.ALWAYS remember 9-11-01!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸.Thank you UK!🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧✌️💪💓

[@alangood8190]

You're there for us, we're there for you. You're welcome.

[@thejim3501]

Truly a nation of honor. Our greatest allies. Nothing but the utmost respect.

[@chipzz86]

More so when you learn it broke a tradition that stood for over 400 years

[@EK2Secrets]

Never fails to bring a tear to my eye or choke me up. A very heartwarming gesture from HRM Queen Elizabeth The Great. RIP Ma’m.

[@ALaughingWolf2188]

9/11 didn’t just change America, it changed the world, and seeing foreign countries and our allies express their sorrow and grief like this is so comforting and heartwarming

[@zeeks4129]

As an American it means a lot to see our friends and brother on the other side of the pond supporting and waving our flag, God bless England and God bless America. This really means a lot to me personally

[@stevetaylor7403]

England? What about Scotland, the Province of Northern Ireland and the Principality of Wales. England isn’t the United Kingdom and the United Kingdom isn’t England. You still don’t, and never will, get it. As much as I grieve for America’s losses where was that country when London was bombed by the Luftwaffe for 70+ consecutive nights with the loss of over 40,000 of its citizens.