<P> It is the national anthem of the United Kingdom and one of two national anthems used by New Zealand since 1977 , as well as for several of the UK 's territories that have their own additional local anthem . It is also the royal anthem -- played specifically in the presence of the monarch -- of all the aforementioned countries , as well as Australia ( since 1984 ) , Canada ( since 1980 ) , Barbados and Tuvalu . In countries not previously part of the British Empire , the tune of `` God Save the Queen '' has provided the basis for various patriotic songs , though still generally connected with royal ceremony . In the United States , the melody is used for the patriotic song `` My Country , ' Tis of Thee '' . The melody is also used for the national anthem of Liechtenstein , `` Oben am jungen Rhein '' . </P>
<P> It is the national anthem of the United Kingdom and one of two national anthems used by New Zealand since 1977 , as well as for several of the UK 's territories that have their own additional local anthem . It is also the royal anthem -- played specifically in the presence of the monarch -- of all the aforementioned countries , as well as Australia ( since 1984 ) , Canada ( since 1980 ) , Barbados and Tuvalu . In countries not previously part of the British Empire , the tune of `` God Save the Queen '' has provided the basis for various patriotic songs , though still generally connected with royal ceremony . In the United States , the melody is used for the patriotic song `` My Country , ' Tis of Thee '' . The melody is also used for the national anthem of Liechtenstein , `` Oben am jungen Rhein '' . </P>
when did god save the king became national anthem
when did god save the king became national anthem
1977
1977