![]() However, it is customary for only the first verse to be sung at official events. There is no definitive version of the lyrics, and extra verses have been added over the years. God save our gracious king Long live our noble king God save the king Send him victorious, Happy and glorious, Long to reign over us God save the king 2. Norway and Liechtenstein are among other countries which also use a variation of the music. ![]() It is also serves as the royal anthem for most Commonwealth countries, including Canada and Australia, although they have their own national anthems. ![]() It was first publicly performed in 1745 to show support for George II during the Jacobite Rebellion, then adopted as the UK's national anthem at the start of the 19th century. Historians are unsure who wrote God Save the King, although its melody may date back to a Tudor chant. ![]() Silhouette artist Agnes is struggling to keep her business afloat. Saturday's coronation ceremony is part of a three-day celebration. A struggling silhouette artist in Victorian Bath seeks out a renowned child spirit medium in order to speak to the dead and to try and identify their killers in this beguiling new tale from Laura Purcell. ![]()
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