The title of the English national anthem “God Save the King” is the English patriotic and popular piece of music that customarily serves as the British national and royal anthem.
History tells us that the anthem originated between 1736 and 1740, and adopted by the British realm as of September 28, 1744. A date that makes it for all intents and purposes the oldest national anthem in the world. However, there are no reliable sources of the author of the British anthem.
The English national anthem accompanies on all official occasions not only the countries of the United Kingdom, but also those Commonwealth countries that recognize the Queen or the King as Head of State as well as all British overseas territories. The content of the hymn is adjusted according to the gender of the incumbent royal.
God Save the King lyrics
First verse
God save our gracious King!
Long live our noble King!
God save the King!
Send him victorious,
Happy and glorious,
Long to reign over us,
God save the King.
Second verse
Thy choicest gifts in store
On him be pleased to pour,
Long may he reign.
May he defend our laws,
And ever give us cause,
To sing with heart and voice,
God save the King.
Maria Conte Programs 