John Lydon quoted a line from the original and official version of the British National Anthem, “God Save the Queen” – which will now be “God Save the King” – in his recent tribute to Queen Elizabeth II following her death on Thursday (9 September).
In 1977, the Sex Pistols caused uproar when they released their controversial single –which shared its name with the UK’s national song – a week before the Silver Jubilee.
