God save the Queen! Thy choicest gifts in store, On her be pleased to pour, Long may she reign! May she defend our laws, And ever give us cause, To sing with heart and voice, God save the Queen!

GOAL takes a look at the England national anthem, 'God Save the King' (sometimes 'God Save the Queen'), its lyrics, history ...

The Queen’s guards march during the Trooping the Color parade at Horse Guards, London, Thursday, June 2, 2022, on the first of four days of celebrations to mark the Platinum Jubilee.

The “God Save the King” version was then sung until 1952 when Elizabeth II’s father, George VI, died and she became queen.

And then, the moment arrived. The first notes of “God Save the Queen” rang out. Automatically, I jumped to my feet. But then I realized: Nobody else had got up. Nobody.

Helen Mirren’s performance in ‘The Queen,’ opening in theaters on Sept. 30, took the award for Best Actress in Venice and has gotten an early nod for Oscar glory next year.

For the first time in 70 years, “God Save the King” is being sung at sports grounds across the United Kingdom as tributes to Queen Elizabeth II continue two days after her death.

For 70 years, the British people have grown used to singing “God Save the Queen.” To sing “God Save the King” will catch in the throat for some time to come.

Regarding the Notable & Quotable on President Biden’s “God save the queen” remark (June 21): Mr. Biden may be channeling “The Devil’s Brigade,” a 1968 film with Cliff Robertson.