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New National Anthem

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loopyloo Fri 07-Jul-23 10:04:24

One thing I like about it is it's very calm and unemotional.
You have a very moving event like winning a gold medal and it is very grounding.
Words could be improved a bit.

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Calendargirl Fri 07-Jul-23 09:58:58

I have no problem with the National Anthem.

A lone voice in the wilderness.

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Lovetopaint037 Fri 07-Jul-23 09:46:50

Yes Land of Hope and Glory or Jerusalem would fit the bill beautifully.

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Iam64 Fri 07-Jul-23 07:56:44

I agree with MaizieD, land of hope and glory is a great sing a long but too jingoistic.
I love Jerusalem
Life on the Ocean Waves ?
I’m afraid we are stuck with the national anthem.

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BlueBelle Fri 07-Jul-23 07:50:17

It won’t ever change, the royals are traditionalists through and through

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Katie59 Fri 07-Jul-23 07:44:33

Not Jerusalem, but something that reflects Englands green and pleasant land.

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Whitewavemark2 Wed 05-Jul-23 18:20:14

Another vote for the Archers theme tune

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MaizieD Wed 05-Jul-23 18:06:43

I've always fancied 'Land of Hope and Glory', but on serious reflection I think it's a bit too jingoistic.

Nice rousing tune, though...

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varian Wed 05-Jul-23 18:04:45

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ginny Wed 05-Jul-23 17:48:25

Yes please. A good stirring tune and words about our country not just a person.

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Lovetopaint037 Wed 05-Jul-23 17:33:31

I’m sure King Charles could choose something that fits the bill.

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Visgir1 Wed 05-Jul-23 17:07:09

I agree with Billy Connelly, he always said it should be the Theme tune to The Archers.

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MiniMoon Wed 05-Jul-23 16:45:44

Oh yes please! It's an awful song. The full lyrics are all about crushing foes.

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Oreo Wed 05-Jul-23 16:41:35

I vote for Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life 😄

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Oreo Wed 05-Jul-23 16:40:44

Agree with you Aspen it’s def on the dreary side, time to have something better.👍🏻

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AGAA4 Wed 05-Jul-23 16:40:42

It has been going since 1745 so time for something more modern and cheerful?

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Katie59 Wed 05-Jul-23 16:36:32

Yes, not because I disrespect the monarchy, because it is so boring and anachronistic

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FannyCornforth Wed 05-Jul-23 16:33:34

Please. Please. Please.
It’s awful for so many reasons

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Aspen Wed 05-Jul-23 16:31:27

I have just watched Charles on TV in Scotland with the ceremony in St Giles with lots of music chosen by the King himself. The National Anthem was played several times which must be one of the most dreary pieces of music ever written. He has pledged to make changes in the Royal Family please could he include a lively piece of music about our country and that he could enjoy singing as well.

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