Rule, Britannia! originates from the poem of the ... it was first played in London in 1745 and became symbolic of the British Empire, most closely associated with the Royal Navy.
The British Empire began in the 1500s, under Elizabeth I’s rule. The empire grew to rule over 400 million people, having a significant impact on people in Britain and the colonies. British ...
Rule, Britannia! and Land of Hope and Glory ... It makes similar reference to the "might" of the former British Empire, which some people today find problematic. Chi-chi Nwanoku runs the Chineke!
Every year millions tune in to watch a pomp-laden celebration of all things British with flag-waving ... The BBC said an orchestral-only version of “Rule Britannia!” and “Land of Hope ...