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Olympians leave royal fans sobbing over National Anthem – as they spot big change


The Olympic Games are drawing to a close – and after a highly emotional couple of weeks, Brits have been taking to Twitter to share their thoughts on the National Anthem

It's safe to say it's been an eventful competition – from the return of highly decorated gymnast Simone Biles and unstoppable French swimmer Leon Marchand. The lyrics are believed to have been written in 1745 to show support for King George II during the Jacobite rising – and they've been used as a symbol of national pride ever since. One wrote: "Awww just had the sad realisation that this will be the first Olympics I’ve ever know where team won’t be singing God Save the Queen at any gold medal ceremonies.

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