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The phrase "God Save the King" in use as a rallying cry to the support of the monarch and the UK's forces during the First World War. Like many aspects of British constitutional life, "God Save the King" derives its official status from custom and use, not from Royal Proclamation or Act of Parliament. [16]
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]
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 ...
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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 ...
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.
God, Save The King". In November David Allen and Sons printed the same Kitchener image with "your country needs you" on a recruitment poster below the allied flags alongside details of rates of pay and exhortations to join. Although David Allen were printers for the Parliamentary Recruiting Committee it was not an official publication, lacking ...