The 16 Most Surprising Royal Changes Since Queen Elizabeth’s Passing
Anthem Update
After Queen Elizabeth’s death, even Britain’s soundtrack changed. The national anthem shifted from “God Save the Queen” to “God Save the King,” a line that hadn’t been heard publicly in over 70 years. For many Brits, the adjustment felt jarring, like trying to sing with the lyrics suddenly switched.
The melody remained the same, but that one-word change carried a lot of emotional weight. First performed in 1745, “God Save the King” has made a historic return, now echoing at state ceremonies, royal weddings, and major sports matches. One monarch gone, one lyric changed, and a nation learning to sing again.
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