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God Save the Queen

The national anthem of the United Kingdom when the current monarch is a female.

ˈɡɑd ˈseɪv ðə ˈkwinCurrent45 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026UK

The national anthem of the United Kingdom when the current monarch is a female.

Origin: First known to be used during the reign of Queen Mary I during certain royal proclamations, likely popularized after William Shakespeare's Richard III due to quotes containing it with its current patriotic meaning that borrowed from some royal proclamations of Queen Elizabeth I. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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#2·Apr 27, 2026UK

(UK, Australia, Canada, NZ) An expression of one’s patriotism and hope for the long life of the monarch, especially in her presence.

The King is dead! God save the Queen!
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#3·Apr 27, 2026UK

(UK) A formal statement at the end of many proclamations issued by the queen of the UK or in her name.

The King is dead! God save the Queen!
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  • Sing a medley of Rule Britannia and God Save The Queen* as the EU records your face, finger prints & movements. Think of all that lovely sovereignty. *yes. Queen

    Bluesky· May 2026
  • As you know I celebrate non conformity 😉 Another worthless thing they tried to teach us was to sing "God save the queen"

    Bluesky· May 2026
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