The song originates from the poem Rule, Britannia by James Thomson and was set to music by Thomas Arne in 1740. The original poem consisted of six verses - all of six lines each. The song ...

During last night’s special performance of ‘Last Night Of The Proms’, ‘Rule, Britannia!’ and ‘Land Of Hope And Glory’ were played in their original forms despite producers ...

Some lyrics have been changed and altered over time, and the final version is not entirely that of the original poem. Here are the full lyrics for Rule Britannia! Rule, Britannia! Britannia ...

Since then, the song has become largely symbolic of Britain. Rule Britannia being performed at the Last Night of the Proms has proved controversial in recent months, with many people saying the ...

While a popular choice in many British classical concerts, ‘Rule Britannia’ has become controversial due to its associations with slavery and colonialism. Here’s a look at the song’s lyrics, and long ...

Rule, Britannia! was set to music by Thomas Arne ... Prime Minister Boris Johnson voiced his objection to the original decision, telling MPs: "People love our traditions and our history with ...

Last Night of the Proms will play Rule, Britannia Proms concerts will change depending on Covid rules Proms to open with Beethoven 'mash-up' The BBC insisted its original decision had been driven ...

Rule, Britannia! is not a racist song ... He said on GMB: 'It may have been where the original fear of Britain becoming slaves comes from, but it was actively sung by people who were actively ...

The BBC's original decision to play instrumental ... that they will not sing the words of Land of Hope And Glory or Rule Britannia! as they traditionally do at the end of The Last Night of The ...

RULE Britannia and Land of Hope and Glory have been sung by the Proms choir after weeks of controversy over their lyrics. The BBC previously said the pieces would be performed without lyrics but ...