MeGusta100 Unofficially yes. The Prince of Orleans, who said he didn't support Charlie Hebdo because of its provocations towards the Muslims and all what was liberal. (He did of course say as well that killing them was barbarian), is in fact still the Crown Prince of France since his father was it, before him.
MeGusta100 Constitutional monarchs, being above politics, can be a focus of national unity. With the exception of avowedly republican parties, a monarch can have the allegiance of the whole people. Can any president make that claim? Vive le Roi de France.
Actually some French presidents could do that. Have a thought about president Charles de Gaulle who united the country in times of war, or Churchill who did quite the same in WW II in the UK.
I was born in Amsterdam. But, since i was 3 years old, my familys moved to Indonesia and grew up in Indonesia until now. But, my parents always taught me to speak Dutch and Indonesian and my parents always taught me to speak Dutch and Indonesian. I really miss my homeland. Groeten aan de edele koningin. Dank u
I love this beautiful anthem. It has an individual, a historical figure, representing an entire nation, vowing loyalty to the fatherland and a will to expel tyranny. Very suitable for the Dutch, one of the most benign and likable nations on earth, one that has virtually made the bottom of the sea a prosperous country with tulips and football fields. An amazing yet humble country-the very epitome of progress! I find the Netherlands the cultural centre of the West. So did the Russians back in time.
+samonen not so loyalty as you think it is. here is no fatherland anymore. i'm sorry to say it. our people are destroying their own cultural. there is no nationalism anymore.
I AM an American. But I am of Dutch Blood My family is the long Line of descendents of The Royal VanderDussen of Dussen, Netherlands I am Proud of my Dutch Heritage LONG LIVE THE VanDuesens And Long Live THE NETHERLANDS. GREAT LOVE FROM THE United States of American . May my country and my Ancestorial Homeland continue to be Great Allies
My favourite country, nation and anthem. Being Hungarian it can be difficult to believe after 1-8 World Cup qualifier, however, I visit this country as frequently as possible. I love this country
Hopefully ruled wisely and always loved by the people of the Netherlands, Raja (King) Willem-Alexander and Ratu (Queen) Maxima. This national anthem will be heard again in Indonesia on June 7, on Football FIFA Friendly Match between the National Team of Indonesia vs The Netherlands. Salam dari Indonesia untuk Belanda. (Greetings from Indonesia for The Netherlands)
+Blyu Yea, i play keyboard a few of anthems. Interesting is think that Netherland`s anthem is played only on the church organ, it is not? At the all records on CZcams listen only such performances. In my opinion this means a much.
Wish we were not so against stepping down, it means you have a much more happy coronation, as the new Monarch did not have to loose their parent to become the next Monarch. It's a great way of doing things.
+Catam Vanitas Maybe if you don't understand history... It's really a reflection of William's true need to stand up against the Spanish. He had no other choice in the end, even though he'd always honoured the king of Spain (up until that point).
I think is better than honor muslims.Your country is full of them,even there are more dutch people living in Spain than Spaniards living in Holland.So.....People should know when they are conquered and who are the conqueridors.
Of course not all countries are less stable when they have a presidential system, but there was an research that showed that the economical groth of a monarchy is a little bit higher and continous for longer than an average republic. The research didn`t show the reasons, but gave these as probable causes
Est-ce que vous voulez encore une monarchie constitutionelle? Et penseriez-vous que la France peut continuer à 'vivre sa vie' avec un roi au lieu d'un président?
The music is some of the most beautiful I've ever heard. The words are strange. One does not expect the sovereign of a foreign land being mentioned in one's national anthem even in a historical context. The second verse is much more appropriate. I think they should change the words of the first verse to something directed to the monarch as symbol of the nation much as Great Britain has with "God Save The Queen" (or King as appropriate) and like England's monarch, Holland's monarch should not sing the words but rather stand as they are directed to him (her) as symbol of the nation, her history, her tradition, her laws and especially her people
Of course, because in your neck of the woods, the only person (aside from foreigners) who would not be sing your national anthem would be Her Majesty the Queen. I often feel sympathy for her at large official public gatherings when all eyes are on her as the anthem is sung to her by all, even her own royal husband and children. One of the most incredible times was at the marriage of the Prince of Wales to Princes Diana when HM stood as both versions were sang in a striking arrangement. The melody for the Dutch National Anthem is, as I said, incredibly beautiful. I'd love to see a good Dutch poet come up with some new words directed to the Monarch as symbol of the nation and excluding the reference to the King of Spain
Francis Moran I do agree. When the Prince and Princess of Wales got married the national anthem was sung beautifully. I also like the one sung at the proms in the royal Albert hall, Her Majesty has supposedly enjoyed the version sung at the proms.
Francis Moran There is a very good reason why the national anthems are treated differently in The Netherlands and the United Kingdom. The Dutch monarch is effectively a civil servant elected into a secular office - hence it was possible for both his mother and grandmother to abdicate. The words of the Dutch national anthem make it a 'people's anthem' that can be sung by the whole Dutch nation including their secular ruler. By contrast, Queen Elizabeth II was annointed with Holy Oil, enthroned and crowned in a religious ceremony in which she was dedicated to serve for the whole of her life. British kings die 'in office.' As the UK National Anthem is a prayer for the Queen's long life and happiness it would be quite inappropriate for her to sing it. I hope this helps you.
How is a Dutch monarch elected? Isn't the Dutch monarch crowned in the national Lutheran Cathedral? British monarchs are free to abdicate if only after ascendancy to the throne. King Edward VIII was king although never anointed. The coronation of a British monarch, though in a religious setting (usually Westminster) and including anointing is a combination of religious and secular elements. Clearly the emphasis is on anointing. This was the reason Elizabeth I was loath to behead her cousin Mary Queen of Scots. But it didn't prevent his knights and nobles from doing away with Edward II. I suspect Elizabeth II would consider herself a civil servant even though not elected. She certainly plays a (extremely limited and largely ceremonious) secular role in government. And she is not obligated to serve until death. Of course, she no doubt will. But she could abdicate for Charles today. Charles may not abdicate until she dies. But he could do so within the hour of her death if he so chose. Of course, if the Queen chose to sing her national anthem she'd be compelled to alter all the pronouns. She'd look silly.
What do you mean costly? Their cost is about 35 millions a year and a recent research showed they earn indirectly about 4 to 5 billion a year to the economy because of stability, long term interest ad less selfserving politicians
I know the feeling of hating being where you are. I hate where I am, but I have one of the largest residences in a town of 23,000, and live in the best part of town. Even though I feel like I am in exile, I am at least in quite comfortable surroundings. If you are still young and don't have things like family commitment or property, then make a plan, and for it! Sometimes, dreams do come true or at least damn close!
No, The dutch Anthem is about Willem van Oranje. A man who served the spanish king for years but one day he had enough and he fought for our freedom. The anthem is not about giving our homage to the spaniards it is about how The Netherlands were born.
+Joep Roelofs It is a joke man.Spaniards are not in Holland any more.......Hehehe.It was funny about your country.As you may know therer are more dutch people living in Spain than Spaniards in Holland.Muslims are your real problem,so do not be upset with catholic Spaniards.Regards from your mother land.hehehe.
Mores the pitty with Belgium.I am so sorry.We are in a war...Europe is a in danger and Belgium is a really chaos country.I am sorry but thats the fact.I told you ....What a pitty.
Try your luck in republics like the People's Republic of China, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, the Republic of Syria or the Republic of Afghanistan. Just for republics in this world where you can be happy without a monarchy.
How embarressing to see Charlie and Camel standing like two chookies, trying to do the 'I'm really sincere' look, at King Willem-Alexander's institution. I learnt the Dutch National Anthem ON-LINE, for God's sake - I bet they'd expect the Netherlanders to sing 'God Save the Queen' (in English!)....Where's the mutual respect? 'Embarressd' in the UK.
Gaggy Mott The Prince of Wales most certainly would NOT expect the King of Holland to sing God Save The Queen, the English national anthem. It would be entirely inappropriate for King Wilhelm to do so. Why would a sovereign of another nation sing "God Save OUR gracious Queen"? An anthem is a kind of "pledge of allegiance". One does not sing allegiance to a foreign land. Prince Charles would not sing words of the Dutch national anthem referring to Dutch history. Again, it would be inappropriate.
Francis Moran God save the Queen is the National (and Royal) Anthem of the UNITED KINGDOM, and other Realms and Territories, not just England. As for a 'pledge of allegiance', I assume flying a Union Flag, which in essence, is the same thing in another country, is forbidden too then? You'll note also the Dutch Anthem also 'admires the King of Spain' - Whats the problem?
Thank you for that important reminder, which I knew. No, I would say flying a flag is not the same as a pledge of allegiance since many nations such as England (yes, England) and Canada do not hold their flag in the type of esteem say the United States does. This is largely because our head of state is also our head of government and head of a political party. A monarch is generally the head of state and apolitical center of national symbolism and patriotic fervor in a nation which has one. I did indeed take note of the Dutch anthem's admiration of the King of Spain. It is in a historical reference. It strikes me as very odd that one nation with a monarch would reference the monarch of another in its anthem, even historically. It must be somewhat awkward when the King of Spain is visiting Holland or the King of Holland visits Spain for state visits and the anthems are exchanged. As a foreigner, it is my observation - a view only meaning no disrespect - that Holland might well consider rewording their first verse to acknowledge their monarch in the manner of Britain's anthem and that their monarch, like Britain's, refrain from singing while the anthem is played recognizing the national patriotic living symbol that is a nation's monarch. That's all
It is NOT Britain's National Anthem...IT IS THE UNITED KINDOM'S NATIONAL ANTHEM!!!!! Just as the Union Flag is that of the United Kingdom...Oh my word!
You do know, do you not, that the United Kingdom is The United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland? God Save The Queen is the BRITISH national anthem. Oh my word! What a fuss budget. The United Kingdom IS GREAT BRITAIN or BRITAIN. Folks don't write the entire name out all the time. No need to get your knickers in a twist
Now, now there will be NO sour grapes attitude. You are British, so keep claim, and carry on with a stiff upper lip like the good little chappie you are!
The dutch monarchy is ruined. The current king, Willem-Alexander is only 1/8th dutch and the rest german. He married an argentinian. The next heir will be 1/16th dutch. How wonderful. The monarchy should be abolished, it's only purpose is for ceremonial reasons and national pride which it can't even undertake. The Netherlands should go back to being the great republic it once was!
Time to learn some psychology ;) Arabic Emirs and Kings (may Allah be praised) don't give the same respect to presidents as they do to Kings and Queens. So if we go on trade missions with the King, we're more likely to succeed ;) Long live the King !
Verre van. Duitsers zijn een verzameling mensen afkomstig uit/van stadsstaten en vorstendommen die zich verenigd hebben 'dankzij' Otto von Bismarck. Het is niet omdat het Nederlandse vorstenhuis van een der deze stadsstaten (Dillenburg btw) is dat alle Nederlanders ook Duitsers zijn.
+MrComric maar Duitsland was geen ding tot 300 jaar geleden, we hebben het nu over het volk Duitsen, waar Nederlanders deel van waren tot de vorming van Nederland (en dankzij het heilig roomse rijk later ook nog)
Het oudste volkslied van het mooiste land ter wereld, lang leve de koning!
This anthem is beautiful. Long live The Netherlands.Greetings from Poland.
Thanks ! :) I love Poland as well! Devout Catholic country xD
Wunderschöner Nationahymne! Het Wilhelmus! Lang Lebe das Haus von Oranje und die heilige Niederlande.
As french monarchist i think that het Wilhelmus is a wonderful anthem.I love it to hear it as often as possible !
French monarchist ?! How does that work ? since France is not a Kingdom ?
Marrez marco
yheah i know :) .. But how can you still be a monarchist ... are there still people who claim the throne of france ?
MeGusta100 Unofficially yes. The Prince of Orleans, who said he didn't support Charlie Hebdo because of its provocations towards the Muslims and all what was liberal. (He did of course say as well that killing them was barbarian), is in fact still the Crown Prince of France since his father was it, before him.
MeGusta100 Constitutional monarchs, being above politics, can be a focus of national unity. With the exception of avowedly republican parties, a monarch can have the allegiance of the whole people. Can any president make that claim? Vive le Roi de France.
Actually some French presidents could do that. Have a thought about president Charles de Gaulle who united the country in times of war, or Churchill who did quite the same in WW II in the UK.
Salute from Denmark! God save the King of the Netherlands. God save the Queen of Denmark!
Beautiful anthem and beautiful Royal Family. The Dutch are a lucky people. Greetings from Italy.
One of the most beautiful anthems of the world and a royal couple who gives honour to the Netherlands. Congratulation to the Dutch people !
I was born in Amsterdam. But, since i was 3 years old, my familys moved to Indonesia and grew up in Indonesia until now. But, my parents always taught me to speak Dutch and Indonesian and my parents always taught me to speak Dutch and Indonesian. I really miss my homeland. Groeten aan de edele koningin. Dank u
I love this beautiful anthem. It has an individual, a historical figure, representing an entire nation, vowing loyalty to the fatherland and a will to expel tyranny. Very suitable for the Dutch, one of the most benign and likable nations on earth, one that has virtually made the bottom of the sea a prosperous country with tulips and football fields. An amazing yet humble country-the very epitome of progress!
I find the Netherlands the cultural centre of the West. So did the Russians back in time.
+samonen not so loyalty as you think it is.
here is no fatherland anymore. i'm sorry to say it.
our people are destroying their own cultural. there is no nationalism anymore.
+samonen A few centuries ago we weren't that nice samenon, we enslaved, killed and stripped places bare.
+ik vinde helemaal mooi And I agree 100% what you're saying.
I AM an American. But I am of Dutch Blood My family is the long Line of descendents of The Royal VanderDussen of Dussen, Netherlands I am Proud of my Dutch Heritage LONG LIVE THE VanDuesens And Long Live THE NETHERLANDS.
GREAT LOVE FROM THE United States of American . May my country and my Ancestorial Homeland continue to be Great Allies
Queen presenting herself gorgeus. She is great
beautiful anthem! congratulations to the dutch people for your new king and queen! greetings from Argentina!
The second most beautiful national anthem of the world. God bless Holland.
Beautiful anthem, full of national Dutch dignity.
Great,perfect!Best wishes from Turkey to Holland!
soooooo awesome anthem, I love it so much,,,congratulation for the new couple and may god bless Netherlands,,great greeting from Saudi Arabia
I am from austria and i have to say, that "Het Wilhelmus" is the most beautiful anthem in the world.
My favourite country, nation and anthem. Being Hungarian it can be difficult to believe after 1-8 World Cup qualifier, however, I visit this country as frequently as possible. I love this country
Beautiful! May King Willem Alexander and Queen Maxima have an long and prosperous reign.
greetings from Luxembourg
All the best from Germany - and thanks to Konigin Beatrix!
Greetings from the UK! I love your anthem, your history and your country! I'm descended from Dutch blood too!
Bless you from Netherlands-Indies
God Bless them, my adopted Royals, wish we had them in the UK.
Leve onze Koning en Koningin!
wow just excellent!! I never get tired of listening to this extraordinary piece, which gives me goosebumps everytime.
Greetings! You have a beautiful queen! She is charming and could sing!
Poor Charles always the crown prince never the King.
I´M SORRY TO SAY, BUT i LOVE THIS ANTHEM AND COUNTRY ♥
Why are you sorry to say that?
Was für ein schönes Königspaar. Und wie glücklich Beatrix aussieht! Alles Gute!
Thank you! We like the new king and queen verry much
Long live the king
GOD SAVE THE KING
The best people, I worked on HAL for sixteen years!
This is so beautiful.
Bellissimo !!!!!!!!
Amazing !!! one of the best ... Greetings from India ... God bless Netherlands,God bless India
Het mooiste lied van deze wereld
Iets wat ik mij sinds dinsdag afvraag. Zingt Prinses Mette-Marit het Wilhelmus mee. (1:27)
Prince Charles was probably cussing his mother for not abdicating the throne in his favor
Lang leve de Koning! - from Poland with love. ;)
Congratulation on your new King, from your friends in the United Kingdom.
Immer gerne gehört, liebe Nachbarn. Duitse bloed.
Thank you and greetings from the Netherlands
Hopefully ruled wisely and always loved by the people of the Netherlands, Raja (King) Willem-Alexander and Ratu (Queen) Maxima. This national anthem will be heard again in Indonesia on June 7, on Football FIFA Friendly Match between the National Team of Indonesia vs The Netherlands.
Salam dari Indonesia untuk Belanda. (Greetings from Indonesia for The Netherlands)
leve de koning!
I love the look queen Beatrix gives her granddaughter it's very grandmother like in the sense of hey Sweetie nanny loves you
De Nederlanden één!
lang leve de koning!
LEVE DE KONING!!!!!!!!!
Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II was born April 16, 1940 so she is 73 years.
Hijl de koning!
Learning this song on the organ :3
+Blyu Yea, i play keyboard a few of anthems. Interesting is think that Netherland`s anthem is played only on the church organ, it is not? At the all records on CZcams listen only such performances. In my opinion this means a much.
+Seth Hobi this guy on organ is ruining it. It's much more awesome and beautiful without his freestyling... :(
There are also a lot of orchestral versions on youtube, those usually sound a bit better in my opinion. Such as this one: /watch?v=OvgT_-pgvhA
Wish we were not so against stepping down, it means you have a much more happy coronation, as the new Monarch did not have to loose their parent to become the next Monarch. It's a great way of doing things.
It's pretty ironic how we sing that we honor the Spanish king if you know what I mean
+Catam Vanitas Maybe if you don't understand history... It's really a reflection of William's true need to stand up against the Spanish. He had no other choice in the end, even though he'd always honoured the king of Spain (up until that point).
Bolino That goes a little beyond history. But you are true. Deeper twist: they grew up together.
+Catam Vanitas Honor a catholic country is not bad.....
Ximo Castello Explain that to people in the 1500s.
I think is better than honor muslims.Your country is full of them,even there are more dutch people living in Spain than Spaniards living in Holland.So.....People should know when they are conquered and who are the conqueridors.
Of course not all countries are less stable when they have a presidential system, but there was an research that showed that the economical groth of a monarchy is a little bit higher and continous for longer than an average republic. The research didn`t show the reasons, but gave these as probable causes
Second time prince charles is at such a ceremony :P
Respect
This is known to me. However, Holland is colloquial speech. The fans don't call in the soccer stadium Huub Nederland, Huub,
GOD SAVE THE KING !
Each country has its own traditions, don`t they. This works in the Netherlands, I don`t think it would work in Denmark, Norway, Sweden or the UK
This king and queen are more friendly than Elisabeth - netherland
I LIKE DE ORANJE
Lang leve Koning Willem-Alexander van Oranje-Nassau (Long live King William-Alexander of Orange-Nassau)
Of course we do have in France the Bourbons personified nowadays by Louis XX, Duke of Anjou. The Orleans belong to cadet branch.
Est-ce que vous voulez encore une monarchie constitutionelle? Et penseriez-vous que la France peut continuer à 'vivre sa vie' avec un roi au lieu d'un président?
Lang lebe der König!
The music is some of the most beautiful I've ever heard. The words are strange. One does not expect the sovereign of a foreign land being mentioned in one's national anthem even in a historical context. The second verse is much more appropriate. I think they should change the words of the first verse to something directed to the monarch as symbol of the nation much as Great Britain has with "God Save The Queen" (or King as appropriate) and like England's monarch, Holland's monarch should not sing the words but rather stand as they are directed to him (her) as symbol of the nation, her history, her tradition, her laws and especially her people
I did find it odd to see the king singing the national anthem
Of course, because in your neck of the woods, the only person (aside from foreigners) who would not be sing your national anthem would be Her Majesty the Queen. I often feel sympathy for her at large official public gatherings when all eyes are on her as the anthem is sung to her by all, even her own royal husband and children. One of the most incredible times was at the marriage of the Prince of Wales to Princes Diana when HM stood as both versions were sang in a striking arrangement. The melody for the Dutch National Anthem is, as I said, incredibly beautiful. I'd love to see a good Dutch poet come up with some new words directed to the Monarch as symbol of the nation and excluding the reference to the King of Spain
Francis Moran I do agree. When the Prince and Princess of Wales got married the national anthem was sung beautifully. I also like the one sung at the proms in the royal Albert hall, Her Majesty has supposedly enjoyed the version sung at the proms.
Francis Moran There is a very good reason why the national anthems are treated differently in The Netherlands and the United Kingdom. The Dutch monarch is effectively a civil servant elected into a secular office - hence it was possible for both his mother and grandmother to abdicate. The words of the Dutch national anthem make it a 'people's anthem' that can be sung by the whole Dutch nation including their secular ruler. By contrast, Queen Elizabeth II was annointed with Holy Oil, enthroned and crowned in a religious ceremony in which she was dedicated to serve for the whole of her life. British kings die 'in office.' As the UK National Anthem is a prayer for the Queen's long life and happiness it would be quite inappropriate for her to sing it. I hope this helps you.
How is a Dutch monarch elected? Isn't the Dutch monarch crowned in the national Lutheran Cathedral? British monarchs are free to abdicate if only after ascendancy to the throne. King Edward VIII was king although never anointed. The coronation of a British monarch, though in a religious setting (usually Westminster) and including anointing is a combination of religious and secular elements. Clearly the emphasis is on anointing. This was the reason Elizabeth I was loath to behead her cousin Mary Queen of Scots. But it didn't prevent his knights and nobles from doing away with Edward II. I suspect Elizabeth II would consider herself a civil servant even though not elected. She certainly plays a (extremely limited and largely ceremonious) secular role in government. And she is not obligated to serve until death. Of course, she no doubt will. But she could abdicate for Charles today. Charles may not abdicate until she dies. But he could do so within the hour of her death if he so chose. Of course, if the Queen chose to sing her national anthem she'd be compelled to alter all the pronouns. She'd look silly.
I think there are Indonesian faces there
What do you mean costly? Their cost is about 35 millions a year and a recent research showed they earn indirectly about 4 to 5 billion a year to the economy because of stability, long term interest ad less selfserving politicians
I know the feeling of hating being where you are. I hate where I am, but I have one of the largest residences in a town of 23,000, and live in the best part of town. Even though I feel like I am in exile, I am at least in quite comfortable surroundings. If you are still young and don't have things like family commitment or property, then make a plan, and for it! Sometimes, dreams do come true or at least damn close!
My congratulations on your corination your imperial Majesty
Viva Hollandia
How old is your king btw ?
No Era Penal!
it should be Hari and Hara, or Lakan at Dayang.
You give homage to Spain dutch people...That´s what your athem says.On your knees to the spaniards.lol:).
No, The dutch Anthem is about Willem van Oranje. A man who served the spanish king for years but one day he had enough and he fought for our freedom. The anthem is not about giving our homage to the spaniards it is about how The Netherlands were born.
+Joep Roelofs It is a joke man.Spaniards are not in Holland any more.......Hehehe.It was funny about your country.As you may know therer are more dutch people living in Spain than Spaniards in Holland.Muslims are your real problem,so do not be upset with catholic Spaniards.Regards from your mother land.hehehe.
Ximo Castello Uhm okay
Mores the pitty with Belgium.I am so sorry.We are in a war...Europe is a in danger and Belgium is a really chaos country.I am sorry but thats the fact.I told you ....What a pitty.
Our Queen is more important than our King!!!!!
iam the king =)
Try your luck in republics like the People's Republic of China, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, the Republic of Syria or the Republic of Afghanistan. Just for republics in this world where you can be happy without a monarchy.
Ich bin auch van duitse bloed :D
Look at 'In wiens aderen Neerlands bloed vloeit'. That's our Anthem.
cool , et ceux qui meurent de faimmmmmmmm
Edith Cresson à 1mn 19 !!!!
1:14 - Meneer Plasterk XD
Ik had het gevoel dat ze haar mond opendeed. Schijnbaar bedrog dus. Of misschien mijn onderbewuste die het graag zo had gezien ;-).
Looks like the pre-WWI world, albeit in HD. But the Queen sure is pretty!
amalia was mooi
Don't fuck with the future king ... these persons have to commit their lives to a country.
This is no shit
How embarressing to see Charlie and Camel standing like two chookies, trying to do the 'I'm really sincere' look, at King Willem-Alexander's institution. I learnt the Dutch National Anthem ON-LINE, for God's sake - I bet they'd expect the Netherlanders to sing 'God Save the Queen' (in English!)....Where's the mutual respect? 'Embarressd' in the UK.
Gaggy Mott The Prince of Wales most certainly would NOT expect the King of Holland to sing God Save The Queen, the English national anthem. It would be entirely inappropriate for King Wilhelm to do so. Why would a sovereign of another nation sing "God Save OUR gracious Queen"? An anthem is a kind of "pledge of allegiance". One does not sing allegiance to a foreign land. Prince Charles would not sing words of the Dutch national anthem referring to Dutch history. Again, it would be inappropriate.
Francis Moran God save the Queen is the National (and Royal) Anthem of the UNITED KINGDOM, and other Realms and Territories, not just England. As for a 'pledge of allegiance', I assume flying a Union Flag, which in essence, is the same thing in another country, is forbidden too then? You'll note also the Dutch Anthem also 'admires the King of Spain' - Whats the problem?
Thank you for that important reminder, which I knew. No, I would say flying a flag is not the same as a pledge of allegiance since many nations such as England (yes, England) and Canada do not hold their flag in the type of esteem say the United States does. This is largely because our head of state is also our head of government and head of a political party. A monarch is generally the head of state and apolitical center of national symbolism and patriotic fervor in a nation which has one. I did indeed take note of the Dutch anthem's admiration of the King of Spain. It is in a historical reference. It strikes me as very odd that one nation with a monarch would reference the monarch of another in its anthem, even historically. It must be somewhat awkward when the King of Spain is visiting Holland or the King of Holland visits Spain for state visits and the anthems are exchanged. As a foreigner, it is my observation - a view only meaning no disrespect - that Holland might well consider rewording their first verse to acknowledge their monarch in the manner of Britain's anthem and that their monarch, like Britain's, refrain from singing while the anthem is played recognizing the national patriotic living symbol that is a nation's monarch. That's all
It is NOT Britain's National Anthem...IT IS THE UNITED KINDOM'S NATIONAL ANTHEM!!!!! Just as the Union Flag is that of the United Kingdom...Oh my word!
You do know, do you not, that the United Kingdom is The United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland? God Save The Queen is the BRITISH national anthem. Oh my word! What a fuss budget. The United Kingdom IS GREAT BRITAIN or BRITAIN. Folks don't write the entire name out all the time. No need to get your knickers in a twist
Great anthem. Annoying organist.
Old :p
The Queen is Argentinian
+Umar A A The queen is Dutch!!!
unlike the British 'royals' ours are known to be close to the public unlike the british!
Lijkt er niet op ;-)
Now, now there will be NO sour grapes attitude. You are British, so keep claim, and carry on with a stiff upper lip like the good little chappie you are!
This is an ode to a stadshouder, this is not the Dutch Anthem. It go"s about one person in our historie. The threu Dutch Anthem is different.
Gosh its called The Netherlands. Holland is one of the TWO PROVINCES of the Netherlands
The Dutch King and Queen? Let's hope never :)
The dutch monarchy is ruined. The current king, Willem-Alexander is only 1/8th dutch and the rest german. He married an argentinian. The next heir will be 1/16th dutch. How wonderful. The monarchy should be abolished, it's only purpose is for ceremonial reasons and national pride which it can't even undertake. The Netherlands should go back to being the great republic it once was!
Time to learn some psychology ;) Arabic Emirs and Kings (may Allah be praised) don't give the same respect to presidents as they do to Kings and Queens. So if we go on trade missions with the King, we're more likely to succeed ;) Long live the King !
Yes! I agree with you, the emirs respect other nations with similar governments. Why not have a king who is a true dutchman!!!!!
StrongIron Gaming Nederlanders en Duitsers zijn in weze gewoon hetzelfde.
Verre van. Duitsers zijn een verzameling mensen afkomstig uit/van stadsstaten en vorstendommen die zich verenigd hebben 'dankzij' Otto von Bismarck. Het is niet omdat het Nederlandse vorstenhuis van een der deze stadsstaten (Dillenburg btw) is dat alle Nederlanders ook Duitsers zijn.
+MrComric maar Duitsland was geen ding tot 300 jaar geleden, we hebben het nu over het volk Duitsen, waar Nederlanders deel van waren tot de vorming van Nederland (en dankzij het heilig roomse rijk later ook nog)
One of the most beautiful anthems of the world and a royal couple who gives honour to the Netherlands.Congratulation to the Dutch people !