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Best National Anthem?
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There are a few different anthems in the UK, whilst 'God Save the Queen' may be the official Anthem, in terms of English sporting events both Jerusalem (England Cricket) and Land of Hope and Glory (Rugby and Commonwealth Games ) are used, whilst 'I Vow to Thee My Country' is also popular.
In terms of Scotland, the National Anthem is 'Flower of Scotland', with 'Scotland the Brave' and 'The Thistle of Scotland' also being popular, whilst in Wales 'Land of Fathers' is generally recognised as the National Anthem.
'I Vow to Thee My Country' - Cecil Spring Rice & Gustav Holst
'Jerusalem' - William Blake & Hubert Parry
In terms of Scotland, the National Anthem is 'Flower of Scotland', with 'Scotland the Brave' and 'The Thistle of Scotland' also being popular, whilst in Wales 'Land of Fathers' is generally recognised as the National Anthem.
'I Vow to Thee My Country' - Cecil Spring Rice & Gustav Holst
'Jerusalem' - William Blake & Hubert Parry
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Of course the most important nation of the United Kingdom has an anthem that is unrivalled in its poetry, philosophical depth and blood-stirring emotion. Honestly, what other nation would have an anthem that is a paean to cannibalism and millinery?