![]() The melody is used for the American patriotic song " My Country, 'Tis of Thee" (also known as "America"). The melody continues to be used for the national anthem of Liechtenstein, " Oben am jungen Rhein", and the royal anthem of Norway, " Kongesangen". In countries not part of the British Empire, the tune of "God Save the King" has provided the basis for various patriotic songs, though still generally connected with royal ceremony. ![]() It is also the royal anthem-played specifically in the presence of the monarch-of the aforementioned countries, in addition to Australia (since 1984), Canada (since 1980), Belize (since 1981), Antigua and Barbuda (since 1981), The Bahamas (since 1973), and most other Commonwealth realms. ![]() "God Save the King" is the de facto national anthem of the United Kingdom and one of two national anthems used by New Zealand since 1977, as well as for several of the UK's territories that have their own additional local anthem. The author of the tune is unknown and it may originate in plainchant, but an attribution to the composer John Bull is sometimes made. " God Save the King" or " God Save the Queen" (depending on the gender of the reigning monarch) is the national and/or royal anthem of the United Kingdom, most of His Majesty's Dominions (Commonwealth realms), their territories, and the British Crown Dependencies. ![]()
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