01355383 Varieties of English and Cultures of English Native Speakers 05 | Page 16

The national anthem of the
UK, as well as some
Commonwealth countries, is
‘God Saves the Queen’.
Although the song has been
used since the 18 th century,
some people today feel its
lyrics, which talk about ‘God’,
‘war’ and ‘the Queen’, are not
very relevant to the British way
of life today and called for it to
be replaced .
Have a listen for yourself.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53ye6mPYpxM