It is the de facto national anthem of the United Kingdom and some of its territories;one of the two national anthems of New Zealand (since 1977) and those of Britain's territories that have their own additional local anthem;and the royal anthem of Australia (since 1984),Canada (since 1980),etc."Gott erhalte Franz den Kaiser" : Haydn had heard "God save the King" in London and was impressed by the way it was sung by the Common Man in support of the Royal family.He set upon repeating this idea in the then

It is the de facto national anthem of the United Kingdom and some of its territories;one of the two national anthems of New Zealand (since 1977) and those of Britain's territories that have their own additional local anthem;and the royal anthem of Australia (since 1984),Canada (since 1980),etc."Gott erhalte Franz den Kaiser" : Haydn had heard "God save the King" in London and was impressed by the way it was sung by the Common Man in support of the Royal family.He set upon repeating this idea in the then

most powerful European monarchy.The words were inspired by the English anthem as well as the tune,which was designed for untrained singers.The first line of the anthem changed with each new emperor until 1918. Austrian monarchists continued to use this anthem after 1918 in the hope to restore the monarchy.Kits:made by Beth Rimmer(Steamtown Detectives and Impressionist Garden)

most powerful European monarchy.The words were inspired by the English anthem as well as the tune,which was designed for untrained singers.The first line of the anthem changed with each new emperor until 1918. Austrian monarchists continued to use this anthem after 1918 in the hope to restore the monarchy.Kits:made by Beth Rimmer(Steamtown Detectives and Impressionist Garden)

amelia123 says:
Beautiful and magical page Sacha, shes a beautiful little queen xxx
Aug 27, 2011

MaryWonder says:
She makes a fabulous Queen. Beautifully done!
Aug 26, 2011

inkyD says:
Sorry, I'm still catching up following a few days away. Your birthday page for Emily is wonderfully rich and perfect for her lovely photo. As always Rose-Marie, thank you for the information you have included on the history of the UK's national anthem, your London friend x
Aug 21, 2011

Claudia says:
(¯`v´¯)Your page is soooo B°E°A°U°T°I°F°U°L!!
`*.¸.*´What a MAGICAL Birthday card!! It is DARLING. I love the LOVELY background & the colour combinations!! The crown with light is fantastic!!What a gorgeous gift!! It is a TREASURE..THANK YOU SO MUCH!! I love it!! I AM SO TOUCHED..I am sending you a HUGE hug from Italy..Claudia
Aug 16, 2011

Nanny-G says:
Beautiful page,
Aug 16, 2011

Xguern66 says:
PS - here in NZ we never use this anthem now - we use 'God Defend NZ' in both Maori and English.
Aug 15, 2011

Xguern66 says:
Beautiful page.
Aug 15, 2011

kruk says:
beautiful!
Aug 15, 2011

Lindalou b says:
fabulous page x
Aug 15, 2011

sugarpops says:
A gorgeous page!!!
Aug 15, 2011