God Save the Queen

First known to be used during the reign of Queen Mary I during certain royal proclamations,^[1] likely popularized after William Shakespeare's Richard III c. 1592–1593 due to quotes containing it with its current patriotic meaning that borrowed from some royal proclamations of Queen Elizabeth I.^[2]

God Save the Queen

1. The national anthem of the United Kingdom when the current monarch is a female.

God Save the Queen

1. (UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand) An expression of one’s patriotism and hope for the long life of the monarch, especially in her presence.
2. (UK) A formal statement at the end of many proclamations issued by the queen of the UK or in her name.
3. (UK) A formal declaration following the death of a reigning monarch when the next monarch is female.

   The King is dead! God save the Queen!

• Used in countries of the British Commonwealth and historically in countries of the former British Empire.

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