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God Save the Queen
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What does God Save the Queen mean?
interjection
- An expression of one’s patriotism and hope for the long life of the monarch, especially in her presence.
- A formal statement at the end of many proclamations issued by the queen of the UK or in her name.
- A formal declaration following the death of a reigning monarch when the next monarch is female.
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proper noun
- The national anthem of the United Kingdom when the current monarch is a female.
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The band played 'God save the Queen,' and the whole audience rose to their feet.
Who sues, and kneels, and says, “God save the Queen?”
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The band which accompanied them crossed Suspension Bridge playing "God Save the Queen," and "Yankee Doodle," and returned to Buffalo in time for the afternoon performance.
When the Lord and Lady Lieutenant entered the State box, attended by the various members of their Household, the audience stood up, the band playing "God Save the Queen!"
Their right hands were chopped off for this crime; and poor Stubbs—more loyal than I should have been myself under the circumstances—immediately pulled off his hat with his left hand, and cried, ‘God save the Queen!’