Personal anthem

Examples#

Countries where the national anthem is also the head of state’s personal anthem include Barbados, Jamaica, Japan, Malaysia, and the Netherlands. - rowspan=“2” Australia Monarch “God Save the King” - Governor-General, Governors Vice-regal salute - rowspan=“3” Canada Monarch, consort “God Save the King” - Other Royal Family members The first six bars of “God Save the King” - Denmark Monarch “Kong Christian stod ved højen mast” Also one of two national anthems, the other being “Der er et yndigt land”. - Ecuador President "" (Presidential Salute) "" (Presidential March) 1. In the Army, Air Force and Police, a bugle fanfare followed by the chorus of "" 2. In the Navy, four long blasts of the boatswain’s call then the rest as above 3. Played at the arrival of the president in military events, once the arrival honors have been received. - rowspan=“2” Estonia President “Pidulik marss” (“Solemn March”, or Presidential March) In 1922, “Pidulik marss” won the contest for Estonian-composed state march. On 27 January 1923, it was adopted by the then-Minister of War Jaan Soots as the honorary march of the State Elder of Estonia (later known as the president of the Republic of Estonia), thus replacing the “Porilaste marss” which was previously used in its place. - Commander of the Estonian Defence Forces and Commander-in-Chief of the Estonian Defence Forces “Porilaste marss” was the honorary march of the State Elder of Estonia until 27 January 1923 when it was replaced by the “Pidulik marss”. “March of the Pori Regiment”/“March of the Björneborgers”. The tune was first publicly performed in Estonia at the 7th Estonian Song Festival in 1910, a handful of years before the declaration of independence. - France President “Chant du départ” Adopted by then-president Valéry Giscard d’Estaing in 1974 as the personal anthem of the president of France. - Haiti President “Quand nos Aïeux brisèrent leurs entraves” (Chant Nationale) “When Our Fathers Broke Their Chains” (also known as the National Hymn). Poem by Oswald Durand, set to music by Occide Jeanty in 1893 to serve as a national anthem; replaced by “La Dessalinienne” in 1904. - rowspan=“2” Ireland President “Presidential Salute” The first four and last five bars of “Amhrán na bhFiann”, the national anthem. - Taoiseach “Mór Chluana” / “Amhrán Dóchais” “Mór Chluana” (“More of Cloyne”) is a traditional air collected by Patrick Weston Joyce in 1873. “Amhrán Dóchais” (“Song of Hope”) is a poem written by Osborn Bergin in 1913 and set to the air. John A. Costello chose the air as his salute. - Italy President “S’hymnu sardu nationale” (“Inno Sardo Nazionale”) First adopted in 1991. - Korea (Republic of) President “Phoenix Hymn” Modified version of Star March, played during military parades or events attended by the President. - rowspan=“2” Malaysia Raja Permaisuri Agong; Yang di-Pertua Negeri Abridged version of the National Anthem Consisting of first and last sections. - Various officials not entitled to “Het Wilhelmus” “De Jonge Prins van Friesland” - rowspan=“2” New Zealand Monarch “God Save the King” Also one of two national anthems, the other being “God Defend New Zealand”. The anthem may also be played in full. - Philippines President “We Say Mabuhay” Played to announce the arrival of the President during major events, minus the four ruffles and flourishes. - Poland President “Sygnał prezydencki” Played in the presence of the President when the Presidential Ensign is raised in major events. - Romania President “Marș triumfal” Played in the presence of the president in state events and during state visits by foreign high officials. - Singapore President “Majulah Singapura” For the purposes of singing, the anthem is played in full. A version without the repeat of section B is used for a Salute to the President. An abridged version is used for Singapore Armed Forces Dining In and after the playing of the visiting dignitary’s National Anthem during a Welcome Ceremony at the Istana. - rowspan=“4” Thailand rowspan=“2” Monarch “Sansoen Phra Barami” “The song of glorifying His Majesty’s prestige”. Former national anthem, still played before shows in cinemas and theatres and during all major events when the King and Queen are present. - “Sadudee Jom Racha” “Hymn to the Righteous King”. Used for ceremonies related to King Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida. - Other members of the royal family “Maha Chai” “Grand Victory”. Also used for regents and military officers who held the rank of Field Marshal, Admiral of the Fleet and/or Marshal of the Royal Thai Air Force. - Other situations “Maha Roek” “Grand Auspice”. Mainly used for the arrival of senior government officials and for inaugurations. It is also used as the General Salute Music of the Royal Thai Armed Forces. - rowspan=“6” United States President “Hail to the Chief” - Vice President “Hail Columbia” “Honors March 1” 32-bar medley of “Stars and Stripes Forever” - Army, Air Force, and Space Force general officers “General’s March” Also listed in AR 600-25 as “Honors March 2” - Navy flag officers “Admiral’s March” Also listed in AR 600-25 as “Honors March 3” - Navy and Coast Guard admirals and Marine Corps generals “Flag Officer’s March” Also listed in AR 600-25 as “Honors March 4”