when I was a kid in the 1970's an old neighbour told me about the time when she once cried on seeing a union flag. it was at the gates of Bergen Belsen concentration camp on liberation by the British. She considered the Union Jack to be a banner of freedom, justice, democracy and the decency of man.
ian harvey That's so sad and touching, thank you for sharing mate, i hope her life from that point was a happy one. We metaphorically threw ourselves on a live grenade in WW2, lost and gave up so much to extinguish the menace of Nazism and eugenics
I'm an American, but lived several years in England, Wales, and Cornwall. I loved this song and those people more dearly than anyone on earth. Amen. I think the Union Jack is the banner of freedom as well. I just think of WWII and other times that they truly tipped the scales in the way of right and justice and freedom. They were in that game long before we were, and I really salute them for it.
My grandmother cried on the sight of Amerocan Flag because she's liberated by the Americans, and later she emigrated from Poland to United States and be a proud citizen of United States.
Shon Edwards I respect you, a true man, at least you are not like some other Americans who despise the British and claim we sucked at war.. Love from London
As an American of British descent, I have viewing this for the first time upon the occasion of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. In my 74th year I am brought to tears as the world celebrate such a gracious and mourns the death of this steadfast Lady who honored her oath and commitment to her nation. May all people seeking peace follow her example. Rest in Peach, your Majesty!
We have behaved terribly, and admirably, during our long history. We have many faults and many positives. But I know this no matter what: I won the lottery of life when I was born in Britain.
Englishman in Australia here....... born in Germany, my father was part of the occupying forces after WW2 so definitely British (and English),and will never forget my heritage.
As a Portuguese, I have to say, I will happily join my British brothers in the field of battle, while singing A Portuguesa (Portuguese anthem), I'll have God save the Queen (or the King, it depends) in my heart. And while we march at the beat of the British Grenadiers, we shall crush all our enemies - for noone can ever stand against the oldest alliance in the history of mankind! Britannia and Lusitania forever!
As a Canadian citizen who has Her Majesty as our head of state, I loved this rendition of God Save The Queen. Love her, her sense of duty and service. May she reign for another 50 years!
I was hoping this would be played along with one last “God Save the Queen” today, as they lowered let casket. It’s such a beautiful song (I’m an American and it’s one of my favorites).
I learnt this great hymn 70 years ago when I was part of the newly formed Australian boys choir after WW2. We sang this and Land of hope and glory amongst other great songs in the City Hall in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. to a massive audience.
We owe Poles and Czech and others from Eastern Europe gratitude for their backing of Britain in WWII. Then, again, where would we be with out the help and support of the Commonwealth nations? Too many forget their contribution.
From an Enlgishman, I truly beleive in the Great British unity and spirit, so to my brothers and sisters from the close lands of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. I love you. To our Scottish neighbours, I beg you to stand united with us. God save the Queen.
Thank you for your warm and friendly words. I and many of my German friends are looking this very event for years. And as a German soldier, I am proud having served with my British comrades in Kosovo and Bosnia-Herzegowina.With love from Germany;))
northeastsouthwest7 Every decent person on this planet is an honorary Brit, if you honor or seek the rule of law, you are one of us. We carry many flaws and historical sins but an army of achievements, aspirations and hope march behind us.
In England we don’t kneel .. we stand together ! no matter who you are ! No matter where you came from .. no matter what faith you are ! We stand together ! We move forward together ! No devisions unity ! Togetherness ! Britishness ! God bless everyone ❤️.
Britons, these songs reflect your soul , your pride to be British and your determination to keep England British and independant. Never ever stop singing these songs! Defend your freedom and be a beacon of hope for every freedom loving country in Europe..
Auld Lang Syne isn't English by tradition. It's Scottish. By Rabbie Burns written in 1788. Rabbie rewrote an older 1711 version by James Watson because it was never published.
Let's face it: all Western democracies are being undermined by a fashionable kind of thinking, called politically correct thinking. It is very simple to see what that boils down to;´´ WE, Westerners are NO good, our way of thinking has never been alright.Our influence in the world has been destructive.We should be ashamed of ourselves, so we have to give way to a healthy kind of self hatred., for we have NO reason to be proud of ourselves.We are GUILTY of incredible crimes.´´ This is the very reason that the leaders of the western countries allow waves of non-Western immigrants to enter the western world and what strikes me is that those who were born in these countries and whose ancesters were born there, too, are expected to adapt themselves to the newcomers. This is too stupid for words, for in case of migration those who are newcomers will have to adapt to the way of life that has gor shape there throughout time! That is the way it should be and NOT the other way around. We are apparently suppose to forget that everything that is considered to be very positive in the world stems from ideas that came from the West! from OUR societies! We, Westerners, shaped the concept of freedom, tolerance, science ,human relations in the world. All societies that adapted the Western concept of life are prosperous now and good places to live in. So we, Westerners, have every reason to be proud of ourselves, proud of our culture, achievements and history. That is why I fight politically correct thinkers all the way and that is why I think that the population of every Western country have to wake up again and never give up theit identity. That is why I, a Dutch person who loves the UK, think that the British people fight for their identity again.They defended freedom in the second WorldWar, too. That is why I like the songs that inspired them and that they still sing We should never submit to those who want to take our pride and freedom away.
What you say sounds reasonable enough,ukyorkie and I think that not only the UK should leave the dictatorial EU, but the Netherlands should do that as well and work together with the Brits. I really think that this could be the beginning of creating a new group of independent countries that work together in a free trade zone. I use the word dictatorial on purpose since ""Brussels'' tends to meddle with things that are just not their business. I do not like people or organisations that tell me what to think, how to behave and worst of all :who are inclined to kerb our freedom of speech! I love freedom and definitely my country, since we have always enjoyed an incredible amount of freedom in every possible way, which de EU clearly intends to take away from us.
@@lesleymcshanemitchell9651 "God Save The Queen" is a political anthem, as anybody from Scotland could tell you if asked. "Jerusalem" is the work of English patriots who loved their country and people and wanted both to be the best that it could.
@@williammorley2401 William, I don't think so.I have some many friends and they all love UK.And I also know many italian people who work in London,York, Oxford and they are all very happy.For sure I can say that I am in love London and UK and would like to live there.
Throughout the last night of the Proms you get grandiose songs like Rule Britannia, spiritual hymns like Jerusalem, the nation's anthem: God Save the Queen and patriotic fervor through Land of Hope and Glory. All of these make me smile, tear up and want to raise a Union Flag and sing till my throat bleeds raw. But what really gets me is at the end. When the whole audience stands and sings Auld Lang Syne to the orchestra. Gives me the shivers every time. God I love this country.
Please be a part of passing this love down to the next generation. It's our duty and responsibility- because it can be lost. Educate your children well. Bless you.
dang3race2 Deutsche interessieren sich für jede Manifestation von Patriotismus... Solange es nicht der eigene ist... Vaterlandsliebe ist in Deutschland immer "Nazi"...
Numaticin we always got along, neither of us wanted to fight, even hitler wanted peace with Britain, We are brothers Watch this-ua-cam.com/video/DUReYO2n06w/v-deo.html It’s Germans after we took them POWs during ww1
@@rolandsievers1610 That is very sad - if patriotism in Germany has been abandoned to extremists, then it must be reclaimed without delay as we did in England a decade or so ago when we took St George's flag off the extremists.
Gordon Smith it’s sad.. if I were German, which I am not, I would be proud of my country’s achievements, what other country has been able to take over 90% of Europe in such a small period of time with such little problems, call me a Nazi or whatever but that.. that is quite something Let alone a country which had been absolutely demolished by ww1 and the aftermath which was the treaty of Versailles, a country which went from being a crumbling mess with no hope to one of the worlds leading world powers in a few years.. This is what the European Union does now, take away a proud mans patriotism.. so sad. God save Germany and give my German brothers hope, the best friends -from an Englishman
@@SeeDeath Germany is a continental county with a history that informs the present. Long land borders that required large standing armies, 'strong' central governments (ie absolute monarchies) - power from the top. The UK has had a very different historical experience. In the modern era an absolute church and an absolute monarchy were both swept aside. It's this difference that has made the continental countries more easily fit the 'top down' model of the EU and the discomfort with which that pattern is viewed in the UK. ps: You identify yourself as "an Englishman" ? explain why you are using American English - 'plows instead of 'ploughs'
I'm British by birth & ancestry & extremely proud to be so. Born in Gods own county, Yorkshire & brought up in London, Dad was a London cabbie. He was in North Africa during the war, Mum was a housewife. He was very patriotic & so am I. I loved my Dad very much, he was an honourable man, & funny too.I love being British & can't think of a better place in all the world to live.
@@shiver_me_timbers I would love to, from what I've seen on tv it's a beautiful county. I also live in a beautiful county, Hampshire, have done for the past 50 yrs.
Jerusalem always bring tears to rain down upon my face. Jerusalem is the anthem that makes our great British lion roar for all its worth. May we never forget this masterpiece.
This is very moving to me as an American to hear and honor the Brits singing their anthem and other songs that are meaningful to them as a people and a nation. Happy Brexit!
Thanks Sally...but an awful lot of Brits don't like the idea of Brexit ! and a lot of us like 'Ode To Joy' as much as 'Land Of Hope and Glory' ...does'nt make us less British or Patriotic just means we want to remain with our European brothers and sisters.
@@anthonyflynn1600 Haven't you realised by now that even if the people of Europe are 'our brothers and sisters' the EU isn't a friendly power? It's an undemocratic, corrupt, dictatorship. What's the point of you singing Land of Hope and Glory when you're quite content to see this country a mere vassal state. Pro Patria Mr Flynn has one single focus.
@@anthonyflynn1600 Since when has Great Britain been removed from the continent of Europe? Brits didn't vote for Brexit because they had suddenly taken a dislike to our European neighbours. We left because many of us disliked the autocratic direction being taken by the EU. What is so terrible about wanting to govern ourselves? Would you have denied independence to our former colonies?
@@anthonyflynn1600 I have many friends In Greece who want to leave too and follow our example. Be proud to lead our European brothers and sisters in leaving the EU and hope they follow!
This is beautiful, and not just patriotic. It is heavenly to see so many flags just not only the Union Flag and British flags but those form around the World. It brings a tear to my eye to realise we can all celebrate each other in these times of austerity, despair and tyranny for some, but we can all be friends and ambassadors for good, bless you all form the UK. Thank you for sharing this beauty and wonder for all.
I love being English, I live in London and I adore it, I also love my country and everything it stands for.I have served my country for over 9 years in the Army and would do it all over again in a heart beat.I am a proud Englishman
Of course you can wave a German flag! European Unity and free movement via the EU and EEA means that there are loads of Germans and other Europeans living in London. If you bother to bring your national flag and wave it at the proms, I think we probably assume it's a bit of declaration of unity - of course our European and Commonwealth partners do this, plus the rebel USA : ) -- but we welcome it from any sovereign country that can say they pay their respects to the UK. We return the sentiment.
Greg Whillis Point is, what country would I give a shit about if they lost a football match except the Brazilians? I don't even know why you even talked about an irrelevant thing such as sports. Maybe this is the only recent thing you can be proud of, stupid Nazi fuck.
Hello all our Brits so proud to see our flags flying just brill stuff. Happiness is the greatest gift of all freedom is what we want and freedom we sure have God bless us all the white cliffs of Dover we are coming home..
Sixth generation Englishman, but have lived 15 of my 20 years away from her, just come back 6 months ago and I've never felt more at home. God Save the Queen, and God Bless these Old Isles
The comedies bottom, Blackadder are what England is all about having a laugh without being serious. The song Jerusalem reminds me of such classic English comedy. Up to blighty xx
@WTFBBQ5 French-speaking Belgian, not French! But nothing, we have what we owe to the British people during WW1 and WW2. Every evening at Ypres we commemorate the memory of those soldiers came to die for our Freedom and the home always received in Great Britain (Gilwell Park or another!). Excuse my English, poor, but I know order a beer without problem;-))) ... In English!
"Jerusalem" ... England has got such a beautiful, powerful anthem!!! Well, I know it's not official, but it's English: "For England, by England and of England!"
Expensive though. When I saw both Deep Purple and the following week Creedence Clearwater Revival there in the 1970's it cost me 25 PENCE BOTH times. That;s 50 Pence or 84 Cents.....Outrageous :)
I sang this great hymn with the Cathedral Choral Society of Washington, D.C. at the Washington Cathedral during a United Nations concert in October of 1993 and have loved it ever since. I play it now in honor of Queen Elizabeth 11's life.
As an American who spent 10 years in the 60s and 70s living in England I learned how to sing God Save the Queen first long before I learned how to say God bless America. As an American I am so jealous when I looked at the young faces and old mixed together in this wonderful song dedicated to their loyalty to Britain and her Queen. It saddens me though when I see in my own home country of the United States where teachers and professors have taught to Generations yes to whole Generations to refuse to sing their own national anthem to refuse to say any words of Prayer religious freedom and in fact teach young children in America to hate their own country hey this is what our education system and our political system of extremism and left-wing politics social communism in our school. How many American men died during World War II so that you have could be free an American could stay free but America has forgotten the soldiers and what they stood for. I hope both of us Americans who love this country will prevail and I honor England youth for standing by their motherland God bless the queen
Patty Dehaan We have had the same anti-patriotic doctrine preached here too Patty. School children taught to despise our history, particularly our imperial past, ignoring the many benefits British rule brought but emphasising the blunders, the errors of judgement.
As I watch my country being torn apart by anarchists and the mob I find myself profoundly jealous of the unity and patriotism of the people of what truly is, Great Britain. Indeed, God Save the Queen!
This was in 2011... watch the 2021 proms and you’ll see that the BBC lot who attend fly the EU flag in the royal Albert hall, almost to spit in the 17 million (who voted for brexit) ordinary people’s face however I can assure you there are many people in this nation (the UK) still who have hope and sing our songs proudly, the small minority will not weigh us down. Love from the UK 🇬🇧
In Sweden we had the opportunity to watch the whole concert on TV tonight. Just fantastic (as usual). Wish I could get a ticket for the Last night of the proms in 2012! :o)
The Last Night at the Proms is such an amazing blend of fine musicianship, goofy pranks, and good-natured patriotism. I love hearing it live on the radio.
@@hughfranklin4002 The comment was somewhat obnoxious but you have trumped it. Good job. Militant atheism is just as annoying as random people trying to convert me.
@@something3395 You seem to be a little highly strung, and easily upset. So what you are saying is a christian can come on here be obnoxious by mentioning there ridiculous religion, but as an atheist i can't respond. So much for free speech.
I'm an anglophile German of 18 and if citizenship was based on the degree of patriotism instead of ancestry, I'd be 0% German and 100% British :D Gotta love that country!
Next year these songs will be sung in the loving tribute to Her Majesty the Queen. She served her nation and the people of the world very well. All of us have been lucky to have experienced even a piece of her reign. May she rest in peace. God save the Queen.
There's nothing to compare this to in America... We're a nation born of an idea-- England's a nation born of eternity. There'll Always Be An England-- And hopefully, from now on, there'll always be an America to stand shoulder to shoulder, the Greatest Friendship in all History! :)
America is more than just “an idea.” We have a culture going back to the colonial days. Every person who has the American Revolution living in their hearts knows its strength.
@@CherryCokeNixon Do you give any thought to the many colonists who didn't support the 'revolution'? The thousands of men, women and children, were driven from their homes, in many cases by envious neighbours, and forced to flee.
Good points and I heartily agree. The same thing is happening here in the States. It comes from a lack of balance in people's perspectives. Nations, like people, have their good and bad elements. There is no shame in celebrating the good and committing ourselves to learning from our mistakes.
Hi u, i feel since 22 years the same and i love this country and his people so much.....England 4ever and ever......Land of Hope and Glory .....:-) Gos save the Queen
when I was a kid in the 1970's an old neighbour told me about the time when she once cried on seeing a union flag. it was at the gates of Bergen Belsen concentration camp on liberation by the British. She considered the Union Jack to be a banner of freedom, justice, democracy and the decency of man.
ian harvey That's so sad and touching, thank you for sharing mate, i hope her life from that point was a happy one. We metaphorically threw ourselves on a live grenade in WW2, lost and gave up so much to extinguish the menace of Nazism and eugenics
I'm an American, but lived several years in England, Wales, and Cornwall. I loved this song and those people more dearly than anyone on earth. Amen. I think the Union Jack is the banner of freedom as well. I just think of WWII and other times that they truly tipped the scales in the way of right and justice and freedom. They were in that game long before we were, and I really salute them for it.
My grandmother cried on the sight of Amerocan Flag because she's liberated by the Americans, and later she emigrated from Poland to United States and be a proud citizen of United States.
Shon Edwards I respect you, a true man, at least you are not like some other Americans who despise the British and claim we sucked at war..
Love from London
@@blazednlovinit The British didn't enter the war to stop eugenics. It had nothing to do with the Jews.
As an American of British descent, I have viewing this for the first time upon the occasion of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. In my 74th year I am brought to tears as the world celebrate such a gracious and mourns the death of this steadfast Lady who honored her oath and commitment to her nation. May all people seeking peace follow her example. Rest in Peach, your Majesty!
Lovely words from UK. God bless her, her majesty is back with her husband for eternity X x
The first world cup game will be big my American brother
I'm American, but I have the utmost respect for the UK. Your taste in music is astounding. God Save the Queen!
Thank you so much, indeed
Going to have to change this now
❤❤❤
God save your king! 👑
God save the king
We have behaved terribly, and admirably, during our long history. We have many faults and many positives. But I know this no matter what: I won the lottery of life when I was born in Britain.
Englishman in Australia here....... born in Germany, my father was part of the occupying forces after WW2 so definitely British (and English),and will never forget my heritage.
😀 Cannot agree. I won second prize being born there and first prize when I left. Love this music though.
@@MrsSlocombesPuddyCat Please feel free to delay your return for as long as you wish,
@@andrewjones5513 - Lol 😂 Don't worry that precious little head of yours. I will never return. Happiest day of my life, was the day I left.
@Mini van Yes, one of God's own people, then!
I keep our flag flying in my garden. Proudly.
All these people celebrating their country and culture. It warms hearts for sure.
From France.
unlike self hating americans . .
idk this many white people in one place is disturbing
As a Portuguese, I have to say, I will happily join my British brothers in the field of battle, while singing A Portuguesa (Portuguese anthem), I'll have God save the Queen (or the King, it depends) in my heart. And while we march at the beat of the British Grenadiers, we shall crush all our enemies - for noone can ever stand against the oldest alliance in the history of mankind! Britannia and Lusitania forever!
David, you speak from our oldest ally.
As a Canadian citizen who has Her Majesty as our head of state, I loved this rendition of God Save The Queen. Love her, her sense of duty and service. May she reign for another 50 years!
I was hoping this would be played along with one last “God Save the Queen” today, as they lowered let casket. It’s such a beautiful song (I’m an American and it’s one of my favorites).
@@joshuabray37 so was I, but it was specifically private.
Looks like god couldnt save her
at this moment this way of singing God save the queen hits very different now 🥺
R.I.P QUEEN ELIZABETH II
I learnt this great hymn 70 years ago when I was part of the newly formed Australian boys choir after WW2. We sang this and Land of hope and glory amongst other great songs in the City Hall in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. to a massive audience.
hope you are doing fine john :)
Although I now live in Australia, I was raised in England and well remember singing this hymn at school.
Bravo to you!! Just Do Not Ever forget Jerusalem.
God bless you Bruce
Eastern European by heritage, 100%Canadian, and a Loyal subject of My Queen. I love the Brits and their valour in WWII - Canadians as well, eh.
We owe Poles and Czech and others from Eastern Europe gratitude for their backing of Britain in WWII. Then, again, where would we be with out the help and support of the Commonwealth nations? Too many forget their contribution.
From an Enlgishman, I truly beleive in the Great British unity and spirit, so to my brothers and sisters from the close lands of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. I love you.
To our Scottish neighbours, I beg you to stand united with us.
God save the Queen.
We’re still standing with our brethren south of the border 🇬🇧🏴🏴🇬🇧
true blue we fought against each other in the past, but from now on, we fight as one
We need to stand together, Wales, England, Scotland and Northern Ireland, we are all BROTHERS
Love from your old Colony and Dominion of Ceylon (modern day SriLanka); Thank you for bringing us to an unimaginable level.
We are still here! LOL.
Thank you for your warm and friendly words. I and many of my German friends are looking this very event for years. And as a German soldier, I am proud having served with my British comrades in Kosovo and Bosnia-Herzegowina.With love from Germany;))
Peer your also a wonderful service man respect my friend
Yeah. Coz the English monarch also has a blood of german. So, UK, germany and france is actually one nation in reality
The english are german saxons from niedersachsen
I'm not even British and this song makes me cry
I'm Brazilian and everytime I listen to "God Save the Queen" I cry a lot.
I heard that Brazil declared three days of mourning following the death of our dear, late, lamented, Queen Elizabeth II. Very thoughtful. Thank you.
that makes no sense you are brazilian not englandian you should sing God Save the Rain forest not the queen! you know?
I am a Filipino. And I know this song by heart...I am just happy I can share the joy of the Britons..
i also filipino too!
northeastsouthwest7 Every decent person on this planet is an honorary Brit, if you honor or seek the rule of law, you are one of us. We carry many flaws and historical sins but an army of achievements, aspirations and hope march behind us.
Mabuhay ang Sambayanan!
In England we don’t kneel .. we stand together ! no matter who you are ! No matter where you came from .. no matter what faith you are ! We stand together ! We move forward together ! No devisions unity ! Togetherness ! Britishness ! God bless everyone ❤️.
Britons, these songs reflect your soul , your pride to be British and your determination to keep England British and independant.
Never ever stop singing these songs! Defend your freedom and be a beacon of hope for every freedom loving country in Europe..
Auld Lang Syne isn't English by tradition. It's Scottish. By Rabbie Burns written in 1788. Rabbie rewrote an older 1711 version by James Watson because it was never published.
Stuart Hay
Thank you for your information, Stuart.I know that Auld Lang Syne is Scottish, :-)
;)
Let's face it: all Western democracies are being undermined by a fashionable kind of thinking, called politically correct thinking.
It is very simple to see what that boils down to;´´ WE, Westerners are NO good, our way of thinking has never been alright.Our influence in the world has been destructive.We should be ashamed of ourselves, so we have to give way to a healthy kind of self hatred., for we have NO reason to be proud of ourselves.We are GUILTY of incredible crimes.´´
This is the very reason that the leaders of the western countries allow waves of non-Western immigrants to enter the western world and what strikes me is that those who were born in these countries and whose ancesters were born there, too, are expected to adapt themselves to the newcomers.
This is too stupid for words, for in case of migration those who are newcomers will have to adapt to the way of life that has gor shape there throughout time!
That is the way it should be and NOT the other way around.
We are apparently suppose to forget that everything that is considered to be very positive in the world stems from ideas that came from the West! from OUR societies!
We, Westerners, shaped the concept of freedom, tolerance, science ,human relations in the world.
All societies that adapted the Western concept of life are prosperous now and good places to live in.
So we, Westerners, have every reason to be proud of ourselves, proud of our culture, achievements and history.
That is why I fight politically correct thinkers all the way and that is why I think that the population of every Western country have to wake up again and never give up theit identity.
That is why I, a Dutch person who loves the UK, think that the British people fight for their identity again.They defended freedom in the second WorldWar, too.
That is why I like the songs that inspired them and that they still sing
We should never submit to those who want to take our pride and freedom away.
What you say sounds reasonable enough,ukyorkie and I think that not only the UK should leave the dictatorial EU, but the Netherlands should do that as well and work together with the Brits.
I really think that this could be the beginning of creating a new group of independent countries that work together in a free trade zone.
I use the word dictatorial on purpose since ""Brussels'' tends to meddle with things that are just not their business.
I do not like people or organisations that tell me what to think, how to behave and worst of all :who are inclined to kerb our freedom of speech!
I love freedom and definitely my country, since we have always enjoyed an incredible amount of freedom in every possible way, which de EU clearly intends to take away from us.
I vote for Jerusalem as England's national anthem. I love how solemn everyone got when God Save the Queen was played.
Never Its goes together Our Queen and Jerusalem This Is who we Are as A Nation
@@lesleymcshanemitchell9651 "God Save The Queen" is a political anthem, as anybody from Scotland could tell you if asked. "Jerusalem" is the work of English patriots who loved their country and people and wanted both to be the best that it could.
@@ilokiviso why call it Jerusalem when they are in England? it makes no sense they are not middle east
I am italian but I would be english! When I see this I cry every time!God save the Queen !!! I Love UK so much❤❤❤
Me too, it always moves me when I hear the Jerusalem and anthem and I am full-blood Dutch.
Italy is a wonderful country too
Gloria Vigna, I was recently told that many Italians see the UK as a third world country, is this correct!?.
@@williammorley2401 William, I don't think so.I have some many friends and they all love UK.And I also know many italian people who work in London,York, Oxford and they are all very happy.For sure I can say that I am in love London and UK and would like to live there.
Throughout the last night of the Proms you get grandiose songs like Rule Britannia, spiritual hymns like Jerusalem, the nation's anthem: God Save the Queen and patriotic fervor through Land of Hope and Glory.
All of these make me smile, tear up and want to raise a Union Flag and sing till my throat bleeds raw.
But what really gets me is at the end. When the whole audience stands and sings Auld Lang Syne to the orchestra. Gives me the shivers every time.
God I love this country.
Please be a part of passing this love down to the next generation. It's our duty and responsibility- because it can be lost. Educate your children well. Bless you.
@Paladine GOOD CALL !!!!!
God Bless Britain! Greetings from Italy! Bravi Inglesi!
I was there and after Jerusalem I just cried...
Jerusalem, the Albert Hall, mad English people waving flags ... what an intimidating and vaguely terrifying combination ! Love from Ireland.
We can certainly be a rowdy lot, but an Irishman can give us a run for our money any day! Love from England mate!
It pleases my mickigoe to see the number of Irish flags being waved by Irish folk who feel 'at home' among us.
I'm Irish, Love this song Jerusalem, I was actually weeping till I saw the fellah with the can of Carlsberg, made me smile.
Lol
It should have been Guinness eh.
Love seeing the German flags in the crowd. I'm from neither country but I'm always warmed when I see Germans and Britons getting along.
dang3race2 Deutsche interessieren sich für jede Manifestation von Patriotismus... Solange es nicht der eigene ist... Vaterlandsliebe ist in Deutschland immer "Nazi"...
Numaticin we always got along, neither of us wanted to fight, even hitler wanted peace with Britain,
We are brothers
Watch this-ua-cam.com/video/DUReYO2n06w/v-deo.html
It’s Germans after we took them POWs during ww1
@@rolandsievers1610
That is very sad - if patriotism in Germany has been abandoned to extremists, then it must be reclaimed without delay as we did in England a decade or so ago when we took St George's flag off the extremists.
Gordon Smith it’s sad.. if I were German, which I am not, I would be proud of my country’s achievements, what other country has been able to take over 90% of Europe in such a small period of time with such little problems, call me a Nazi or whatever but that.. that is quite something
Let alone a country which had been absolutely demolished by ww1 and the aftermath which was the treaty of Versailles, a country which went from being a crumbling mess with no hope to one of the worlds leading world powers in a few years..
This is what the European Union does now, take away a proud mans patriotism.. so sad.
God save Germany and give my German brothers hope, the best friends
-from an Englishman
@@SeeDeath
Germany is a continental county with a history that informs the present.
Long land borders that required large standing armies, 'strong' central governments (ie absolute monarchies) - power from the top.
The UK has had a very different historical experience. In the modern era an absolute church and an absolute monarchy were both swept aside.
It's this difference that has made the continental countries more easily fit the 'top down' model of the EU and the discomfort with which that pattern is viewed in the UK.
ps: You identify yourself as "an Englishman"
? explain why you are using American English - 'plows instead of 'ploughs'
I love Britain. Much love from a Finnish anglophile.
Rule Britannia and God Save the Queen! Finn by birth, British by the grace of God. :)
I'm Danish but I've allways loved England and your great traditions!
Good save the British & the Queen ~
You should be proud :0)
I've been to Denmark (a long trip from New Zealand): loved it and could easily live there - you even have decent speedway!
Brian Laudrup is God.
I was in the British army in exercise bold guard in early 1980s we went to Denmark, wonderful people kind and respectful.
Queen of Australia too. I love her.
I'm British by birth & ancestry & extremely proud to be so. Born in Gods own county, Yorkshire & brought up in London, Dad was a London cabbie. He was in North Africa during the war, Mum was a housewife. He was very patriotic & so am I. I loved my Dad very much, he was an honourable man, & funny too.I love being British & can't think of a better place in all the world to live.
I fookin love this country Dot! Come back and visit us in sunny Yorkshire sometime! x
@@shiver_me_timbers I would love to, from what I've seen on tv it's a beautiful county. I also live in a beautiful county, Hampshire, have done for the past 50 yrs.
Jerusalem always bring tears to rain down upon my face. Jerusalem is the anthem that makes our great British lion roar for all its worth. May we never forget this masterpiece.
This is very moving to me as an American to hear and honor the Brits singing their anthem and other songs that are meaningful to them as a people and a nation. Happy Brexit!
Thanks Sally...but an awful lot of Brits don't like the idea of Brexit ! and a lot of us like 'Ode To Joy' as much as 'Land Of Hope and Glory' ...does'nt make us less British or Patriotic just means we want to remain with our European brothers and sisters.
@@anthonyflynn1600
Haven't you realised by now that even if the people of Europe are 'our brothers and sisters' the EU isn't a friendly power?
It's an undemocratic, corrupt, dictatorship.
What's the point of you singing Land of Hope and Glory when you're quite content to see this country a mere vassal state.
Pro Patria Mr Flynn has one single focus.
@@gordonsmith8899 My sentiments exactly Gordon
@@anthonyflynn1600
Since when has Great Britain been removed from the continent of Europe?
Brits didn't vote for Brexit because they had suddenly taken a dislike to our European neighbours.
We left because many of us disliked the autocratic direction being taken by the EU.
What is so terrible about wanting to govern ourselves?
Would you have denied independence to our former colonies?
@@anthonyflynn1600 I have many friends In Greece who want to leave too and follow our example. Be proud to lead our European brothers and sisters in leaving the EU and hope they follow!
This is beautiful, and not just patriotic.
It is heavenly to see so many flags just not only the Union Flag and British flags but those form around the World.
It brings a tear to my eye to realise we can all celebrate each other in these times of austerity, despair and tyranny for some, but we can all be friends and ambassadors for good, bless you all form the UK.
Thank you for sharing this beauty and wonder for all.
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Its called. Freedom.
Jerusalem gives me goosebumps. I admire the british heritage they've given to humanity. Respect from Colombia.
God blessed me when he made me English/British
"Remember that you are an Englishman, and have consequently won first prize in the lottery of life." - Cecil Rhodes
I love being English, I live in London and I adore it, I also love my country and everything it stands for.I have served my country for over 9 years in the Army and would do it all over again in a heart beat.I am a proud Englishman
Antares it must be harder still to be full of shirt so you can do one now u r wot is known as a uneducated undesirable, see ya
Antares very easy to wind up 6
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Britain will never fall.
Makes you proud to be British.
Great to see so many different flags in the crowd - including a few proud German flags - and why not!
Why not indeed. I hope one day I can wave my Canadian flag at these proms along side my proud Union flag.
Why not? They're all Nazis! You may take the Nazi out of Germany, but you'll never take the Nazi out of a German! Curse them all!
Of course you can wave a German flag! European Unity and free movement via the EU and EEA means that there are loads of Germans and other Europeans living in London. If you bother to bring your national flag and wave it at the proms, I think we probably assume it's a bit of declaration of unity - of course our European and Commonwealth partners do this, plus the rebel USA : ) -- but we welcome it from any sovereign country that can say they pay their respects to the UK. We return the sentiment.
Greg Whillis I'm Jewish, why the fuck would I care about the World Cup?
Greg Whillis Point is, what country would I give a shit about if they lost a football match except the Brazilians? I don't even know why you even talked about an irrelevant thing such as sports. Maybe this is the only recent thing you can be proud of, stupid Nazi fuck.
thank you, I am german but love british traditions and her people. Keep on Britain
So wonderful! Admire British of their solidarity and tradition, so proud.
RULE BRITANNIA.... CHEERS FROM CANADA!!!!! GOD SAVE THE QUEEN!!!!
Hello all our Brits so proud to see our flags flying just brill stuff. Happiness is the greatest gift of all freedom is what we want and freedom we sure have God bless us all the white cliffs of Dover we are coming home..
Hyde park gave me goosebumps
God bless our Queen and Country. God also bless the Union Flag, the flag of freedom and independence
Sixth generation Englishman, but have lived 15 of my 20 years away from her, just come back 6 months ago and I've never felt more at home. God Save the Queen, and God Bless these Old Isles
God save Our Queen.
God Bless Queen Elizabeth.. always in our hearts. Frank Bruno in Colorado. USA
Bravo My England!!!
The point where the strings go spiralling up in "Jerusalem" gives me goosebumps every single time I hear it.
That's down to the genius of Elgar who orchestrated Parry's song.
Ya gotta love the Brits! Love from your Yankee cousins.
Finally I've met a yank that isn't a twat, well done!
Thank you! Love to you too!
@@georgewashington4394 I'm a Yank and I am not a twat. Rule Britannia!
And love back mate
The comedies bottom, Blackadder are what England is all about having a laugh without being serious. The song Jerusalem reminds me of such classic English comedy. Up to blighty xx
@WTFBBQ5 French-speaking Belgian, not French! But nothing, we have what we owe to the British people during WW1 and WW2. Every evening at Ypres we commemorate the memory of those soldiers came to die for our Freedom and the home always received in Great Britain (Gilwell Park or another!). Excuse my English, poor, but I know order a beer without problem;-))) ... In English!
feeling extremely patriaotic right now. God save The Queen.
"Jerusalem" ... England has got such a beautiful, powerful anthem!!!
Well, I know it's not official, but it's English:
"For England, by England and of England!"
There is only one Albert Hall and whatever you sing or play in it the world takes notice
by Christ Stanley, you are correct sir...
Expensive though.
When I saw both Deep Purple and the following week Creedence Clearwater Revival there in the 1970's it cost me 25 PENCE BOTH times.
That;s 50 Pence or 84 Cents.....Outrageous :)
What a beautiful song... makes you fall in love with England
I sang this great hymn with the Cathedral Choral Society of Washington, D.C. at the Washington Cathedral during a United Nations concert in October of 1993 and have loved it ever since. I play it now in honor of Queen Elizabeth 11's life.
We've not quite had 11 Elizabeth's
As an American who spent 10 years in the 60s and 70s living in England I learned how to sing God Save the Queen first long before I learned how to say God bless America. As an American I am so jealous when I looked at the young faces and old mixed together in this wonderful song dedicated to their loyalty to Britain and her Queen. It saddens me though when I see in my own home country of the United States where teachers and professors have taught to Generations yes to whole Generations to refuse to sing their own national anthem to refuse to say any words of Prayer religious freedom and in fact teach young children in America to hate their own country hey this is what our education system and our political system of extremism and left-wing politics social communism in our school. How many American men died during World War II so that you have could be free an American could stay free but America has forgotten the soldiers and what they stood for. I hope both of us Americans who love this country will prevail and I honor England youth for standing by their motherland God bless the queen
Patty Dehaan
We have had the same anti-patriotic doctrine preached here too Patty. School children taught to despise our history, particularly our imperial past, ignoring the many benefits British rule brought but emphasising the blunders, the errors of judgement.
Many of us do not forget the American men who died for us in WWII. May God bless their memory.
this rendition of god save the queen would mever fails to give me goosebumps
I’d love Jerusalem as my country’s (England) National Anthem
One of the most stirring renditions of the National Anthem.
That is perhaps one of the best arrangement of the national anthem.
It is known to be the Queen's favourite: this is the arrangement by Benjamin Britten.
in november 2019 who else is dreading the passing of the Queen ..i for 1 will cry when she goes ..sorry to be morbid
Lee i will cry for a month. TW
A large part of the world will also mourn.
Lee Davies
Me too, she is lovable, wise and dignified and I’ll miss her so much, dreading it happening.
Feel sorry for Charlie
I’m dreading it. Imagine me being sent home from college in shock as I was when my friends horse passed away. I miss you Honey
I love my country so much.
I wish I was born in Great Britain!
thanks for the comment back man i love the uk and everything it stand for and always will :)
I cry everytime I hear this and I haven't lived in England for 40 years it's amazing what a song can do!
As I watch my country being torn apart by anarchists and the mob I find myself profoundly jealous of the unity and patriotism of the people of what truly is, Great Britain. Indeed, God Save the Queen!
Import a 3rd world, become a 3rd world :-)
This was in 2011... watch the 2021 proms and you’ll see that the BBC lot who attend fly the EU flag in the royal Albert hall, almost to spit in the 17 million (who voted for brexit) ordinary people’s face however I can assure you there are many people in this nation (the UK) still who have hope and sing our songs proudly, the small minority will not weigh us down. Love from the UK 🇬🇧
As an American, I feel more pride for England than I do for my own country!!! Rule Britannia!
Really nice of you god look after America we in it together god bless
Pathetic.
@@CherryCokeNixon yes you certainly are
Stirs my soul, I love this song!
In Sweden we had the opportunity to watch the whole concert on TV tonight. Just fantastic (as usual). Wish I could get a ticket for the Last night of the proms in 2012! :o)
Rest easy now, Your Majesty.
God bless America. God save the Queen and now the King.
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We will sing these songs for ever... great nation and I'm proud to be British.....
God keep and protect England and all Allies
I couldn’t imagine being any thing else then English and british how lucky we are in these islands
The Last Night at the Proms is such an amazing blend of fine musicianship, goofy pranks, and good-natured patriotism. I love hearing it live on the radio.
This is culture, this is music...
How I sometimes get disheartened when people fail to acknowledge true beauty.
AMEN the number one duty of the
King or Queen of England is to protect the Faith
Bring me my bow of burning gold....
What we all though ‘Freedom Day’ was going to be like. Maybe on day in the not to distant future we’ll see this again. 🥺
This was a night before my 19th birthday and had the best birthday ever while I was still grieving for Prince Philip and Diana
Listening to this in Jerusalem
Pray for the revival of the Christian Gospel in England.
No don't, this country on longer needs to lean on a supernatural creature. We have grown up.
@@hughfranklin4002 The comment was somewhat obnoxious but you have trumped it. Good job.
Militant atheism is just as annoying as random people trying to convert me.
@@something3395
Not militant, over 52% of Britain not to believe in a god.
@@hughfranklin4002 Yes, but not everyone needs to obnoxiously scream it on the internet.
@@something3395
You seem to be a little highly strung, and easily upset. So what you are saying is a christian can come on here be obnoxious by mentioning there ridiculous religion, but as an atheist i can't respond. So much for free speech.
I was singing along while standing in a tea-chest.
I'm an anglophile German of 18 and if citizenship was based on the degree of patriotism instead of ancestry, I'd be 0% German and 100% British :D Gotta love that country!
@@edydj1127
NeonlightRebel posted a friendly comment - he deserved a better response than your unnecessary nonsense - WW2 eighty years ago.
NeonlightRebel
If you're still looking in - ignore WW2 war films zombies like edy dj
But 100% for pur important German composers!
Next year these songs will be sung in the loving tribute to Her Majesty the Queen. She served her nation and the people of the world very well. All of us have been lucky to have experienced even a piece of her reign.
May she rest in peace.
God save the Queen.
There's nothing to compare this to in America...
We're a nation born of an idea--
England's a nation born of eternity.
There'll Always Be An England--
And hopefully, from now on, there'll always be an America to stand shoulder to shoulder, the Greatest Friendship in all History! :)
Have you ever seen the 4th of July concert on the National Mall in Washington DC?
America is more than just “an idea.” We have a culture going back to the colonial days. Every person who has the American Revolution living in their hearts knows its strength.
@@CherryCokeNixon
Do you give any thought to the many colonists who didn't support the 'revolution'? The thousands of men, women and children, were driven from their homes, in many cases by envious neighbours, and forced to flee.
I struggle to hold back the tears everytime I watch last night of the proms, dammit!
There are English flags waving :) with pride long live England!
God bless. Ulster
Good points and I heartily agree. The same thing is happening here in the States. It comes from a lack of balance in people's perspectives. Nations, like people, have their good and bad elements. There is no shame in celebrating the good and committing ourselves to learning from our mistakes.
Hi u, i feel since 22 years the same and i love this country and his people so much.....England 4ever and ever......Land of Hope and Glory .....:-)
Gos save the Queen
Thank you.. Rest assured your thoughts are reciprocated this side of the water..
God bless America !!
How’s amazing 🙏🏼👍🏻😀.
Another Beautiful Night Makes me Proud to be English
Truly, God save our Queen
Love this song
A masterpiece!
I love this!!! nothing more to be said!!
Tears. What a joy.
simply beautiful, stirs my heart!