‘God Save the King’: British national anthem changes lyrics after queen’s death

The lyrics of Britain’s nationwide anthem have been modified following the dying of Queen Elizabeth II.

The long-reigning monarch, 96, died Thursday at Balmoral Citadel in Scotland, along with her eldest youngster, Charles, now ascending the throne.

In honor of the UK’s new royal ruler, the nationwide anthem has been tweaked from “God Save the Queen” to “God Save the King.”

The content material of the music will stay the identical, with the phrase “queen” merely being swapped out for “king,” and the she/her pronouns modified to he/him.

The nationwide anthem was written in 1745 and was initially titled “God Save the King” in honor of then-ruler King George III.

The music didn't turn out to be the nation’s anthem till the early 1800s.

Since then, the anthem has switched backwards and forwards between “God Save the King” and “God Save the Queen,” relying on the intercourse of the monarch.

In honor of the UK’s new royal ruler, King Charles III, the nationwide anthem has been tweaked from “God Save the Queen” to “God Save the King.”

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On Thursday, many Britons took to Twitter to say it could be “bizarre” to listen to the modified nationwide anthem after 70 years of “God Save the Queen.”

“I suppose Britain’s nationwide anthem switches again to God Save the King — that’s gonna be bizarre for some time,” one said.

In the meantime, one other chimed in saying the nation would subsequently alter in a myriad of different small methods, too.

“I can not emphasize sufficient how a lot Britain will change within the coming 12 months,” they wrote. “New monarch. New cash. New nationwide anthem. New stamps. It can change in a thousand seemingly minor, however main methods.”

The dying of the queen got here Thursday night British time, simply hours after Buckingham Palace mentioned that her docs had been “involved for Her Majesty’s well being.”

Prince William (middle) is pictured singing the nationwide anthem at a soccer match in July.

Charles launched an announcement after the dying was introduced, mourning his late mom.

“The dying of my beloved mom, Her Majesty, the queen, is a second of the best unhappiness for me and all members of my household,” the 73-year-old mentioned.

“We mourn profoundly the passing of a cherished sovereign and a much-loved mom. I do know her loss can be deeply felt all through the nation, the realms and the Commonwealth, and by numerous folks world wide.”

The queen’s eldest youngster, Charles, has now turn out to be king. The 73-year-old has been inheritor to the throne since he was born in 1948.

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Charles’ coronation is just not anticipated to happen for months, because the nation enters a chronic interval of mourning. 

His spouse, Camilla, 75, can be known as the queen consort.