The other “greatest Britons” include Chief Medical Officer Whitty, who “took a major role in managing the Covid-19 pandemic, including giving regular updates at televised press conferences.” Hall, James (27 May 2017). "God Save the Queen at 40: how the Sex Pistols made the most controversial song in history". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235 . Retrieved 1 January 2018.

Smith, Ian K (25 March 2010). "Top 20 Political Songs: God Save The Queen". New Statesman . Retrieved 25 March 2010.Upon its release, the song was banned from both the BBC and radio stations regulated by the Independent Broadcasting Authority with Radio 2 controller Charles McLelland saying the song was "in gross bad taste". [13] Additionally, the major retailers Boots, WHSmith, and Woolworths all declined to sell the record. [14] Nevertheless, it peaked at No. 2 (below Rod Stewart's " I Don't Want to Talk About It" released as a double A-side budget single along with " The First Cut Is the Deepest") on the official UK Singles Chart used by the BBC; it did so during the week of the Silver Jubilee's official observation. [4] [15] [16] On the singles chart displayed in branches of WH Smith, the single's position at No. 2 was represented by a blank line. [17] The Department for Education and Royal Collection Trust were involved “at every stage” of the creation of the illustrated book, which takes children on a journey through the Queen’s life, “celebrating the achievements, people and places that have become part of her remarkable legacy” and which includes the words to the (official) God Save The Queen. Official Singles Chart Top 100 | Official Charts Company". Officialcharts.com. 7 October 2016. Archived from the original on 23 November 2012 . Retrieved 2016-10-12.

Many think the song was denounced because it distilled punk’s key complaints into a single, targeted hit against British civic and political life, which was embodied by the royal family. Originally entitled “No Future,” the song ended up changing its name to “God Save the Queen,” an appropriation of the British national anthem. The Pistols’ version was an “anti-anthem,” a critique of Queen Elizabeth II, whose Silver Jubilee – a celebration to commemorate the 25th anniversary of her ascension to the throne – happened to coincide with the year of the song’s release. Unlike other punk songs of its time, “God Save the Queen” attracted criticism because it mixed signifiers of British pride and patriotism with one of the most reviled symbols in the world: the swastika. But for those who lived in London’s crumbling, impoverished neighborhoods during the 1970s, the “victory” against the Nazis seemed like a myth. If winning the war promised a better future, British youth were still waiting. And as the song alleges, Nazism was simply replaced by a “fascist regime” intent on keeping the poor in their place by denying them educational opportunities and meaningful employment. It also overlaid this political critique with a sharp stab at the Church of England, which the band viewed as complicit in the subjugation of those it was supposed to help. Selected items are only available for delivery via the Royal Mail 48® service and other items are available for delivery using this service for a charge. Robb, Simon (4 November 2016). "BBC just trolled a conservative MP brilliantly with God Save the Queen". Metro . Retrieved 4 November 2016.

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The single's picture sleeve, featuring a defaced image of Queen Elizabeth II, was designed by Jamie Reid and in 2001 was ranked No. 1 in a list of the 100 greatest record covers of all time by Q magazine. [53] A photograph of the image is held by the National Portrait Gallery, London. [54] Cover versions [ edit ] Motörhead version [ edit ] "God Save the Queen" Murthi, R. S. (9 May 1993). "Infectious Rage of Punk". New Straits Times. p.17 . Retrieved 8 August 2010. Queen Elizabeth II ('God Save the Queen') - National Portrait Gallery". Npg.org.uk . Retrieved 24 December 2021. Eleven-time Paralympic gold medal winner Dame Tanni-Grey Thompson leads a sporting quartet that features Sir Andy Murray, Sir Mo Farrah and Northern Irish pentathlon gold medal winner, Lady Mary Peters.

Sex Pistols announce plans to re-release 'God Save The Queen' ". New Musical Express. 16 April 2012 . Retrieved 16 April 2012.a b Savage, Mark (3 May 2022). "Sex Pistols to re-release God Save the Queen ahead of Jubilee". BBC News . Retrieved 4 May 2022. Leigh, Spencer (20 February 1998). "Music: Charting the number ones that somehow got away". The Independent . Retrieved 5 August 2010.