Submitted on Saturday 21st February 2026
Rejected on Monday 16th March 2026
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: irrelevant (see below for details)
Change the national anthem of the UK.
I consider that the words are not appropriate as a national anthem in this century. A national anthem should be about the nation and its people not about an historic ruler. Additionally the music is a dirge and very uninspiring.
I am assuming that any such change has to be considered by parliament before any formal process is undertaken.
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
This isn’t something that the UK Government or Parliament would be able to do. The use of the present National Anthem is a matter of tradition rather than having any legal or constitutional status.
You can find more information about the history and status of the national anthem here:
www.royal.uk/national-anthem
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