0
According to Number10.gov.uk, the official site of the Office the Prime Minister of Great Britain, there is no authorised version of 'God Save The Queen' (or 'God Save The King' if a male is the reigning Monarch).
There is no record of who composed the melody itself. It may well date back to the 1600s. The tune (with different words) is identical for patriotic songs in other countries as well, including the USA ('My Country, Tis of Thee'). Beethoven, Haydn, Brahms, and many other composers have appropriated the tune into their compositions.
Likewise, it is not known with any degree of certainty who composed the words. They have variously been attributed to John Bull, Thomas Ravenscroft, Henry Purcell, Thomas Agustine Arne, and Henry Carey. The lyrics themselves fall into the category of 'traditional.' The earliest known publication of the words occurred in 1745. Several different English versions and verses have appeared from time to time, some earlier than 1745.
The words themselves were used as 'watchwords' as early as 1545. The proper reply to 'God save the King' was 'Long to reign over us.'
God Save The King/Queen became known as Britain's National Anthem over 200 years ago, but it has never been officially adopted as such.
Wiki User
∙ 14y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What is British National Anthem?
The British National Anthem at the moment is this. "God Save the Queen." God Save the ____ (King/Queen) That is the British National Anthem. It is formed by the Royal Family of England. In London the Current Monarch is Queen Elizabeth II and her sons are ready to become King of England
Was another song Canada's national anthem before o Canada?
God save the queen
What is the English national anthems name?
"God Save the Queen" or King as the case may be.
Why do My Country tis of Thee and God Save the Queen have the same melody?
"My Country Tis of Thee" had it's lyrics written after the lyrics for "God Save the King/Queen" It was written to use the melody previously known as the national anthem for the colonies of the continental US. A far more interesting inquisition is why is the national anthem of England/Great Britain based on a song written by King of France's consort about saving the King of France from a boil on his buttocks?
What are the lyrics of England's national anthem?
God save our gracious Queen Long live our noble Queen God save the Queen Send her victorious Happy and glorious Long to reign over us God save the Queen
When was god save the queen written?
1745
What will the song God Save The Queen be called if the Prince Charles become the next monarch?
God save the King, possibly.
What music is played for entry of Queen Elizabeth?
The Queen does not have an entrance song. I'm presuming you mean the equivalent of Hail to the Chief. The National Anthem, i.e. God Save the Queen is not an entrance song.
What is the United Kingdoms state song?
God save the queen Although God Save The Queen is definitely the UK national anthem the English are often heard using the song at English events when "Jerusalem" is actually there national anthem.
What is the national song in the United Kingdom?
England's National Anthem is God Save The Queen
What is the national song of Great Britain?
The British National Anthem is 'God Save The Queen'.
What are the most popular song in punk music?
God Save The Queen by The Sex Pistols
What is British National Anthem?
The British National Anthem at the moment is this. "God Save the Queen." God Save the ____ (King/Queen) That is the British National Anthem. It is formed by the Royal Family of England. In London the Current Monarch is Queen Elizabeth II and her sons are ready to become King of England
Was another song Canada's national anthem before o Canada?
God save the queen
What is the national song of Canada?
O Canada. It's royal anthem is God save the queen
Who wrote God save the Queen?
Author unknown wrote God Save the Queen.
When was God Save the Queen - comics - created?
God Save the Queen - comics - was created in 2007.
