"God Save the King" is the national anthem of the United Kingdom. The words "King," "Him," and "He" are replaced by "Queen," "Her," and "She" when the monarch is female.
The National Anthem as we know it today is thought to originate from the 17th century, but it may even be earlier. According to public records, "God Save the King" was first performed live to the public in 1745, which later became known as the National Anthem for the United Kingdom. The National Anthem is usually played at a venue if a monarch is present, but it can also be played at the end of a show, at ceremonies, or where the public is entertained. The anthem can be sung at the beginning or end of an event.
Not every international sporting stadium always plays "God Save the King." For example, England has been using "Jerusalem" as the national song for international test cricket matches since 2004. Similarly, Team England performs "Jerusalem" as their victory anthem during the Commonwealth Games. There have also been times at sporting events where "Rule, Britannia!" and "Land of Hope and Glory" have all been used instead of "God Save the King."
William Blake wrote a poem printed in the early 1008s called "And did those feet in ancient time," later to be known as "Jerusalem," and a few years later, Sir Hubert Parry wrote the music, and the arrangement was by Sir Edward Elgar. Over the years, there have been calls to make this the national anthem.
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