At St Paul’s Cathedral on Friday, a rendition of God Save the King was heard in public for the first time in over 70 years.
At a memorial service to the late Queen Elizabeth II, the congregation performed an emotive rendition of the National Anthem.
God Save The King:
For the first time in over 70 years, God Save The King is sung publicly.
We are in a new era.
God Save The Queen will likely never be heard again in any of our lifetimes. pic.twitter.com/eHQRk5BQ4U
— Royal Central (@RoyalCentral) September 9, 2022
With the next two heirs to the throne being male, it is unlikely any of us will ever hear ‘God Save The Queen’ sung again in our lifetimes.
The King addressed the nation shortly before the service at St Paul’s began.
Charles III, struggling to contain his emotion, said: “Throughout her life, Her Majesty The Queen – my beloved Mother – was an inspiration and example to me and to all my family, and we owe her the most heartfelt debt any family can owe to their mother.”
His Majesty also pledged to serve as sovereign with the same unwavering dedication as Her late Majesty.
He said: “As the Queen herself did with such unswerving devotion, I too now solemnly pledge myself, throughout the remaining time God grants me, to uphold the Constitutional principles at the heart of our nation.”
“To my darling mama, as you begin your last great journey, to join my late dear papa, I want simply to say this. Thank you. Thank you for your love and devotion to our family and to the family of nations you have served so diligently all these years.”
