United Kingdom National Anthem

"God Save the Queen" is the national anthem of the United Kingdom. The variant of this song is “God Save the King,” and the version that is used depends on who is on the throne. In addition to being the national anthem, it is also the royal anthem that is played in the presence of the monarch. The song was created by an unknown composer, although it has been attributed to John Bull. The anthem was first publicized in 1744, although the song may have been composed far before that time.

The anthem is used in other countries around the world, and there are variations of the lyrics. The variation used by the United Kingdom is the oldest version currently in use. There are three verses to the song, and typically just one or two are sung. The lyrics of this song pay homage to the queen (or the king when a male is ruler) and also touches on liberty, justice and unity.