Why do people sing god save the queen?

The song "God Save the Queen" is a national anthem of the United Kingdom and several other countries. It was first published in 1745 with slightly different lyrics, under the title "God save our Lord the King". It is a prayer to God to save the monarch, typically sung at moments of patriotism or loyalty to the British monarch or the British Commonwealth.

The text of the song is as follows:

(Verse 1)

God save our gracious Queen!

Long live our noble Queen!

God save the Queen!

Send her victorious,

Happy and glorious,

Long to reign over us,

God save the Queen!

(Verse 2)

O Lord, our God, arise,

Scatter her enemies,

And make them fall;

Confound their politics,

Frustrate their knavish tricks,

On Thee our hopes we fix,

God save us all!

(Verse 3)

Thy choicest gifts in store,

On her be pleased to pour;

Long may she reign,

May she defend our laws,

And ever give us cause

To sing with heart and voice,

God save the Queen!

The song is often sung at official ceremonies, sporting events, and other occasions when the national anthem is played. It is also commonly sung by British people when celebrating or expressing pride in their country.