Stupid Question about British Tradition/Anthems, but..

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<p>I noticed in the Camilla and Charles wedding that when everyone sung “God Save the Queen” – Her Majesty (the Queen)'s lips weren’t moving!</p>

<p>Is it British tradition for the King/Queen NOT to sing their own anthem? I mean, grammatically, it would be a bit stupid, since you are talking about yourself…</p>

<p>Leaves me to wonder… or maybe Elizabeth didn’t like Camilla and decided to not sing the anthem in protest…</p>

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<p>No, the Queen never sings it in public. It would be over the top for the Queen to sing this about herself. </p>

<p>If I remember the words correctly:</p>

<p>God save our gracious Queen.
Long live our noble Queen.
God save the Queen.
Send her victorious, happy and glorious,
Long to reign o’er us.
God save the Queen.</p>

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<p>the queen has an ipod, though:
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