ROYAL ANTHEMS

Royal Anthems of Woodlandia

"Long Live the Prince" (alternatively "Long Live the Princess", depending on the gender of the reigning monarch) is the is the official Royal Anthem of the Principality of Woodlandia.

1. History of Woodlandia's Royal Anthem

The Woodlandia Royal Anthem was written by the Sovereign, HRH Prince Shawn of the Principality of Woodlandia on March 12, 2020. The song was a gift from the Prince to the Monarchy of Woodlandia for the one year anniversary of Woodlandia's Independence from Canada.

2. Lyrics

The Prince established set lyrics for "Long Live the Prince" in Woodlandia's official language in English, and it's unofficial language in French. The lyrics are as follows:

Long Live the Prince (English Version©)

Long live the Prince,

in his glorious reign,

with power and honour,

we give him praise.

Long live the Prince,

may he always reign,

our liberties and freedoms,

are in his name.

Long live the Prince,

of Woodlandia,

the rightful heir,

to Canada.

Long live the Prince,

thanks to his idea

he's the Prince,

of the Principality of Woodlandia!

(repeat 3x)

Vive le Prince (French Version©)

Vive le Prince,

dans son glorieux règne,

avec puissance et honneur,

nous le felicitions.

Vive le Prince,

qu'll règne toujours,

nos libertés et libertés,

sont en son nom.

Vive le Prince,

de Woodlandia,

l'héritier légitime

du Canada.

Vive le Prince,

grâce à don idée

c' est le Prince,

de la Principauté de Woodlandia!

(repeat 3x)

3. Laws & Etiquette

Similar to the Royal Anthem "God Save the Queen" of United Kingdom, Woodlandia's Royal Anthem "Long Live the Prince" is also traditionally played in the presence of the monarch. The sovereign and his or her spouse are saluted with the entire composition (repeated 3x), while other members of the royal family who are entitled to royal salute (along with their spouses) receive the song just once.

"Long Live the Prince!" is traditionally played following the accession of a new monarch. The seemingly contradictory phrase is used to simultaneously announce the death of the previous monarch and assure the public of continuity by saluting the new monarch. The song is a play on the phrase "The Prince is Dead, Long Live the Prince!", or simply "Long Live the Prince!".

The Anthem is sometimes played or sung together with the National Anthem, "The Woodlandia Salute", at private and public events organized by groups such as the Government of Woodlandia, police services, and loyal groups. When played as a military royal salute, the words are not to be sung, with the music purely instrumental.

In sports in which the the Principality of Woodlandia competes, "Long Live the Prince!" is used to represent anyone or any team that comes from the Principality, tho the music is purely instrumental and no words are sung.

4. Did You Know? - Royal Anthems of Woodlandia

Interesting facts about Royal Anthems of the Principality of Woodlandia.

The Royal Anthem of Woodlandia "Long Live the Prince!" was written by HRH Prince Shawn on March 12, 2020.
The Royal Anthem "Long Live the Prince!" was a gift from the HRH Prince Shawn to the Monarchy of Woodlandia for the one year anniversary of Woodlandia's Independence from Canada.
The Royal Anthem "Long Live the Prince!" was written in less than ten minutes by HRH Prince Shawn.