World Cup
For only the second time in history, “God Save The King” will be heard at a World Cup
For the second time at a World Cup, ‘God Save The King’ will be featured in the national anthem of England and for the first time since 1950, like at all other World Cups, the title of the anthem will be ‘God Save The Queen’. , in honor of Queen Elizabeth .
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The national anthem of England (and the whole of the United Kingdom) is entitled ‘God Save The Queen/King’ and was published in 1744 during the reign of King George II.
At the World Cup in Qatar, however, “God Save The King” will only be heard for the second time. The England national team first took part in the main stage of the World Cup in 1950. At the time, Queen Elizabeth’s father, King George VI, was on the throne, hence the 1952 anthem “God Save The King”.
Queen Elizabeth ascended the throne in 1952 and since then every world championship has hosted a ‘God Save the Queen’ in her honour. The (former) Prince Charles will sit on the throne, so “God Save The King” will “come back”.
Source: sport 24
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