Without Elizabeth II, what will become of "God save the Queen"?

This is the question that has been on everyone's lips since this Thursday evening (we see you): Elisabeth II is no longer there, what will become of

?

Well, the British anthem, inseparable from the great ceremonies of the Crown, will evolve.

With the arrival of Charles III on the throne, the British will now sing

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This new anthem will not be completely reworked in order to replace the one sung by all the British since February 6, 1952, the date of accession to the throne of Queen Elizabeth II.

It will be the famous

which accompanied the reign of King George VI, father of the late queen.

A national anthem, adopted in 1745, which turns out to be the original song.

And this

is here to stay since it should resonate for the next three generations of kings.

Above all, it should soon be sung since this

should accompany King Charles III, during his upcoming coronation (the date has not yet been announced).

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