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"God Save the King" (alternatively "God Save the Queen" when the British monarch is female) is the de facto national anthem of the United Kingdom, [5] one of two national anthems of New Zealand, [1] and the royal anthem of the Isle of Man, [6] Canada and some other Commonwealth realms. [2]
The first official rendition of God Save The King has been sung at St Paul’s Cathedral at the end of a memorial service for the Queen. The lyrics to the national anthem have changed from ...
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The first official rendition of God Save the King will be sung at St Paul’s Cathedral at the end of a memorial service for the Queen. The lyrics to the national anthem will change from “Queen ...
The final section, "God save the King", etc., is a return to common time (4 4), with the "God save the King" section heard chordally, interspersed with the Amens incorporating long semiquaver runs, taken in turn through the six voice parts (SAATBB) with the other parts singing quaver chords accompanying it.
The traditional anthem "God Save the King" is generally used only on royal and viceregal occasions. [3] "God Defend New Zealand" is more commonly used on occasions when the national identity of New Zealand is the focus, such as sports events, where it is sung with English and Māori verses. [4] On a few occasions both anthems may be used. [2]
At international rugby union matches, England uses "God Save the King" as the national anthem whilst "Jerusalem" or "Land of Hope and Glory" is the anthem played prior to kick-off. [citation needed] At international rugby league matches, England uses "God Save the King" as the national anthem.
When King Rama V visited British Singapore in 1871, 'God Save the King' was played and it was realised that the song is both the national anthem of Britain and Siam.After he returned back to Siam, he invited Khru Mi Khaek [] to discuss about changing the royal and national anthem.