Currently called 'God Save the King'. This year, the current monarch is King Charles III. If some of the ruling monarch as a different gender, they must be put at the word. 'king/queen'. This anthem was adopted in 1745. It was currently the second oldest anthem in the world. Several historical countries also used this anthem including the current royal anthem for these Commonwealth realms. A national anthem of the United Kingdom. Lyrics: God save our gracious King, Long live our noble King, God save the King! Send him victorious, Happy and glorious, Long to reign over us, God save the King!